Nikon D70 - Pictures have a spot
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New member Username: LarsoncncomcastnetVancouver, Washington USA Post Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | Hello, I am new to this site, and wanted to post a question. I have a Nikon D70, when I look at my pictures on the computer. I have a spot in the upper left corner of each picture. I have looked inside and dont see anything that could be causeing this. Any idea's would be greatly appreciated.. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9135 Registered: Dec-03 | Sample pic please...so we can better determine the source. Is the sensor clean? Do you know how to check the sensor? You cannot spot it with just the lens off, the mirror has to lock up. Check your lens as well. What does the spot look like? |
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New member Username: LarsoncncomcastnetVancouver, Washington USA Post Number: 2 Registered: Jul-06 | Here is a sample picture. I have tried different lens with the same results.I am not sure what the sensor is? Thanks in advance. Chris  |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9139 Registered: Dec-03 | I see a lot of sensor dust. Have you been changing lenses without turning off the camera and do you do this without having the camera lens mount side pointing down? Here is a way to clean the sensor. Mind you, try using a blower first...not the canned compressed air type but a rubber bulb like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00017LSPI Here is a tip on how to clean the sensor http://www.bythom.com/cleaning.htm |
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Silver Member Username: ClaudermilkPost Number: 363 Registered: Sep-04 | Wow, finally a sensor dust question here. I was wonder how long it would be (all the other photo fora I hang out at get these daily). The kit I use when cleaning is needed is from here: http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning Another site I see frequently referenced & worth a read is http://www.prime-junta.net/pont/How_to/a_Brush_Your_Sensor/a_Brush_Your_Sensor.h tml Basically, blow off the sensor first (bulb blower, never compressed air), then the brush, and finally wet swab. Stop when the sensor is acceptably clean. I find the pricing and marketing ploys of the Visible Dust products to be highly offensive. So I refuse to buy from them or recommend them. Oh, and welcome to the world of DSLRs where sensor dust is a fact of life. ;) |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9194 Registered: Dec-03 | What's the word C Larson? Any luck with the cleaning? |
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New member Username: LarsoncncomcastnetVancouver, Washington USA Post Number: 3 Registered: Jul-06 | I Ordered the blower online, probably would have cheaper to just go the camera store,, should be here in about 4 days,, Need to hit the store for the sensor swabs... Chris |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 9214 Registered: Dec-03 | Chris Larson, Try the blower route first, it should eliminate most of your sensor dust problems. Always point your camera down when changing lenses. Turn off the camera when changing lenses. Avoid changing lenses if at all possible. Get yourself a nice 18-200 VR lens. That should cover most of your average focal length without sacrificing weight. Minimize the contact cleaning of your sensor for as much as you can. |