How to get rid of dust in camera

Arcfire · 19th September 2008

Hi guys, i'm new to maintaining a DSLR and i noticed that I've got a speck of dust when i look through the viewfinder. Checked the mirror and don't think its on it. Checked lens and its clean. think it might be the portion where the af boxes are on. Any way to clean that portion? Used the blower but the dust is still there. Does not affect my photos but its just plain irritating...
Using a 300D by the way....

Think the portion i'm talking about is the focusing screen.... anyway to remove and clean it?

thecornerofyoureye · 19th September 2008

There is another thread somewhere about cleaning the focusing screen of a 5D but cant seem to find it.

Do note that self cleaning carries it's risks

lennyl · 19th September 2008

Originally Posted by Arcfire

Think the portion i'm talking about is the focusing screen.... anyway to remove and clean it?

On a 300D, no.

Did you use an air blower to blow towards the viewfinder? Don't try too hard - you may make it worse. If it is trapped inside the pentamirror, you'll have to bring it in to Canon.

Arcfire · 19th September 2008

Juz found a few sites with info on that. Tried it and couldn't wipe the speck off.... might have been a nick on the focusing screen cos i can clearly see it.... guess i might have to change one then... else live with it....

Ryany · 19th September 2008

I got the same thing, on the viewfinder. Just point the camera up, remove the lens, point the blower at the top and give it a hard press. The dust should come off...

windwaver · 21st September 2008

Originally Posted by Arcfire

Hi guys, i'm new to maintaining a DSLR and i noticed that I've got a speck of dust when i look through the viewfinder. Checked the mirror and don't think its on it. Checked lens and its clean. think it might be the portion where the af boxes are on. Any way to clean that portion? Used the blower but the dust is still there. Does not affect my photos but its just plain irritating...
Using a 300D by the way....

Think the portion i'm talking about is the focusing screen.... anyway to remove and clean it?

It's in the focusing screen. I always clean it myself

19th September 2008	#1
Arcfire New Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 31	How to get rid of dust in camera Hi guys, i'm new to maintaining a DSLR and i noticed that I've got a speck of dust when i look through the viewfinder. Checked the mirror and don't think its on it. Checked lens and its clean. think it might be the portion where the af boxes are on. Any way to clean that portion? Used the blower but the dust is still there. Does not affect my photos but its just plain irritating... Using a 300D by the way.... Think the portion i'm talking about is the focusing screen.... anyway to remove and clean it? Last edited by Arcfire; 19th September 2008 at 01:15 AM.

19th September 2008	#2
thecornerofyoureye New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 47	Re: How to get rid of dust in camera There is another thread somewhere about cleaning the focusing screen of a 5D but cant seem to find it. Do note that self cleaning carries it's risks

19th September 2008	#4
Arcfire New Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 31	Re: How to get rid of dust in camera Juz found a few sites with info on that. Tried it and couldn't wipe the speck off.... might have been a nick on the focusing screen cos i can clearly see it.... guess i might have to change one then... else live with it....

19th September 2008	#5
Ryany New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 35	Re: How to get rid of dust in camera I got the same thing, on the viewfinder. Just point the camera up, remove the lens, point the blower at the top and give it a hard press. The dust should come off...