Sensor Cleaning - How much?

[lukman]

Hi, my 30D produce black spots when i take photos, some sort like dirt/dust.
Visible at full view.
How much does it cost if i send it to CSC for cleaning/servicing?
Or other places other than CSC?

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by lukman Hi, my 30D produce black spots when i take photos, some sort like dirt/dust. Visible at full view. How much does it cost if i send it to CSC for cleaning/servicing? Or other places other than CSC?

CSC usually charges around $21.

[lukman]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle CSC usually charges around $21.

thanks..
but it doesnt make any difference right if i send it to csc or any other camera shop like john 3:16

[GavinTing]

CSC is canon.. You get what you pay for.

[vroom1]

try using a blow bulb to blow away the dust on the sensor itself.

[lukman]

Originally Posted by vroom1 try using a blow bulb to blow away the dust on the sensor itself.

already did, but theres still like black tiny spots. will send for cleaning very soon..

[heckcare.der]

how long will it take? can i receive it within the day?

[tSkye]

20 mins. u go for lunch, u come back, it's done

[lukman]

thanks everyone for the info

[StrifeYun]

how about try this with your blowing,hold the nozzel, and blow for about a minute on the sensor.
i had a black spot once, but at first could not blow it off, tired so did nt want to think much (sianz liao) so i just kept the nozzel above the sensor and just blow for a minute...wahaha... hmmm sensor will not spoil rite and finally the spot was gone !

[luyouming]

Originally Posted by StrifeYun how about try this with your blowing,hold the nozzel, and blow for about a minute on the sensor. i had a black spot once, but at first could not blow it off, tired so did nt want to think much (sianz liao) so i just kept the nozzel above the sensor and just blow for a minute...wahaha... hmmm sensor will not spoil rite and finally the spot was gone !

Hi, please make sure do a test shot after your get back from them. At least use F16 shooting on whtie wall or sky, you can see is there any dot or not. I have let them re-clean for me second time, it is ok.

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by lukman thanks.. but it doesnt make any difference right if i send it to csc or any other camera shop like john 3:16

U can but take the risk.

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by lukman already did, but theres still like black tiny spots. will send for cleaning very soon..

I frequently experience this too so sending it in to CSC is the solution.

[AdyH]

Bro i suggest trying to do e cleaning ur self. Not too diff actually. Just need to do it once n u'l get e hang of it.

To me wasnt abt e money but e time spend goin to & fro to CSC tat make me wanna do it myself. There's lotsa website tat teach u how to clean it.

Just my 2cts worth of advice.

[JamesW]

Yea. It is a good idea to clean yourself. It's not too difficult.

[heckcare.der]

where can i get and equipments to clean? and price wise?

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by heckcare.der where can i get and equipments to clean? and price wise?

Places such as CP do sell them. I don't think they're too expensive.

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by heckcare.der where can i get and equipments to clean? and price wise?

CP, they sell a motorised brush that can be used for sensor cleaning. the brush can be used on the sensor. it costs about 125SGD.. the brush is made of very fine n delicate material.

[JamesW]

Wet cleaning works well too.

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by xunjas CP, they sell a motorised brush that can be used for sensor cleaning. the brush can be used on the sensor. it costs about 125SGD.. the brush is made of very fine n delicate material.

Sounds like those brushes CID uses for fingerprints in a crime scene.