Please read the entire description before attempting this process! Dust, hairs and pollen can easily get "sucked" into the lens as the camera initialises and the barrel extends. They manifest themselves as out of focus dark areas on the image and they do not change size or position as you zoom the camera lens. In most instances any "sensor" specks of dirt actually occur from the dust settling on infra red filter which is before the CCD itself. To clean the IR filter and the CCD the camera back and inside plates have to be removed before you can gain access. This video shows you how to perform this operation, clean the IR and CCD and then re-assemble the camera. Using a dust blower will generally remove the dust specs, however if the camera has been used in dust enviroments or in high air pollution such as cities then there is also a possibility of a "film" of contamination also on the surface of the IR filter. Using my technique of the cotton bud removes the film thus restoring any lack of contrast due to this film. If you IR filter comes out of the holder on re-installation put the IR filter into the small recess in the lens housing, then the small rubber boot with the widest part uppermost on the IR filter and then gently place the CCD block back on top of the boot and proceed to tighten it down as per video. I make the statement that although this is a simple task, you undertake this at your own risk and I can accept no responsibility if you "brick" your camera by ...
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Cleaning the CCD sensor of a Panasonic Lumix Compact Digital Camera
Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Camera, Cleaning, Compact, Digital, Panasonic, Sensor by Mary Rodriguez
Cleaning the CCD sensor of a Panasonic Lumix Compact Digital Camera Video Clips. Duration : 13.35 Mins.
Please read the entire description before attempting this process! Dust, hairs and pollen can easily get "sucked" into the lens as the camera initialises and the barrel extends. They manifest themselves as out of focus dark areas on the image and they do not change size or position as you zoom the camera lens. In most instances any "sensor" specks of dirt actually occur from the dust settling on infra red filter which is before the CCD itself. To clean the IR filter and the CCD the camera back and inside plates have to be removed before you can gain access. This video shows you how to perform this operation, clean the IR and CCD and then re-assemble the camera. Using a dust blower will generally remove the dust specs, however if the camera has been used in dust enviroments or in high air pollution such as cities then there is also a possibility of a "film" of contamination also on the surface of the IR filter. Using my technique of the cotton bud removes the film thus restoring any lack of contrast due to this film. If you IR filter comes out of the holder on re-installation put the IR filter into the small recess in the lens housing, then the small rubber boot with the widest part uppermost on the IR filter and then gently place the CCD block back on top of the boot and proceed to tighten it down as per video. I make the statement that although this is a simple task, you undertake this at your own risk and I can accept no responsibility if you "brick" your camera by ...
Please read the entire description before attempting this process! Dust, hairs and pollen can easily get "sucked" into the lens as the camera initialises and the barrel extends. They manifest themselves as out of focus dark areas on the image and they do not change size or position as you zoom the camera lens. In most instances any "sensor" specks of dirt actually occur from the dust settling on infra red filter which is before the CCD itself. To clean the IR filter and the CCD the camera back and inside plates have to be removed before you can gain access. This video shows you how to perform this operation, clean the IR and CCD and then re-assemble the camera. Using a dust blower will generally remove the dust specs, however if the camera has been used in dust enviroments or in high air pollution such as cities then there is also a possibility of a "film" of contamination also on the surface of the IR filter. Using my technique of the cotton bud removes the film thus restoring any lack of contrast due to this film. If you IR filter comes out of the holder on re-installation put the IR filter into the small recess in the lens housing, then the small rubber boot with the widest part uppermost on the IR filter and then gently place the CCD block back on top of the boot and proceed to tighten it down as per video. I make the statement that although this is a simple task, you undertake this at your own risk and I can accept no responsibility if you "brick" your camera by ...
Sensor Cleaning
Posted Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Cleaning, Sensor by Mary Rodriguez
Sensor Cleaning Video Clips. Duration : 3.72 Mins.
Practical Photography is now available on the iPad! Designed specifically for the Apple tablet, it's the best, and most fully-interactive app for getting the best from your camera. Download your free sampler from the app store (search for Practical Photography), or click the link: itunes.apple.com Got dark spots on your images? Then you'll need to clean the sensor in your D-SLR. Chris Rutter demonstrates two great methods to do just that. Try Practical Photography magazine with this incredible offer www.greatmagazines.co.uk
Practical Photography is now available on the iPad! Designed specifically for the Apple tablet, it's the best, and most fully-interactive app for getting the best from your camera. Download your free sampler from the app store (search for Practical Photography), or click the link: itunes.apple.com Got dark spots on your images? Then you'll need to clean the sensor in your D-SLR. Chris Rutter demonstrates two great methods to do just that. Try Practical Photography magazine with this incredible offer www.greatmagazines.co.uk
The Wet Method of Cleaning a Digital SLR Sensor
Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Cleaning, Digital, Method, Sensor by Mary Rodriguez
The Wet Method of Cleaning a Digital SLR Sensor Tube. Duration : 10.00 Mins.
A Dust Free Photography series video covering the wet method of cleaning a D-SLR sensor. The wet method of cleaning is inevitable, weather you do it yourself or you have someone else do it for you. This video is to show you just how easy this process is.
A Dust Free Photography series video covering the wet method of cleaning a D-SLR sensor. The wet method of cleaning is inevitable, weather you do it yourself or you have someone else do it for you. This video is to show you just how easy this process is.
DSLR Sensor Cleaning (The LensRentals.com Method)
Posted Friday, November 9, 2012 in Cleaning, LensRentalscom, Method, Sensor by Mary Rodriguez
DSLR Sensor Cleaning (The LensRentals.com Method) Tube. Duration : 3.57 Mins.
Our man Scott sees a lot of dirty camera sensors. This is the method he's devised to make sure nothing gets in the way of your images.
Our man Scott sees a lot of dirty camera sensors. This is the method he's devised to make sure nothing gets in the way of your images.
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