Dirty

[Cason]

I saw a thread about checking to see if your sensor needs cleaning. I took a picture of the sky at F22, 1\30sec; ISO 100 with my 50mm 1.8. For the most part, the sky was pretty clear.

I then went into Photoshop and ran auto levels. Attached is the outcome. As you can see, there are some spots. So, I went inside to look at the sesor. I could not see anything. I would test another lens; however, I sent it off to get it repaired. Is it possible that I am seeing junk on the sensor although I can't see it with the naked eye? I should also say that I don't notice the spots in my pictures.

Also, what is the big dark area on the left?

[Andy]

You need to clean your sensor, read thru this post and follow the instructions:

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=8350&highlight=sensor+cleaning

[FatNakedGuy]

yep! and don't worry about it bro, just dive in and do it. Piece of cake with that Copperhill method.

[Cason]

Will it get that big dark spot on the left of the image? I thought maybe it was that particular picture; however, it is found in all my sky shots.

Regardless, I will clean it. Just wondering what that dark area is. :dunno

[Cason]

Will it get that big dark spot on the left of the image? I thought maybe it was that particular picture; however, it is found in all my sky shots.

Regardless, I will clean it. Just wondering what that dark area is. :dunno


Anybody?

[Bob Bell]

I just got a Carson Lenspen Mini Pro from a nature site and its been the best cleaning tool I've ever had for sensors. About 2 minutes and a white wall shot showed it perfectly clean. I just tossed everything else I had. I used it with a pecpad to clean the excess carbon off. I think I paid 12 bux for it :)

[Art Scott]

I just got a Carson Lenspen Mini Pro from a nature site and its been the best cleaning tool I've ever had for sensors. About 2 minutes and a white wall shot showed it perfectly clean. I just tossed everything else I had. I used it with a pecpad to clean the excess carbon off. I think I paid 12 bux for it :)

Please post the site it was purchased from. :D

[Art Scott]

Okay everyone you can chime in all at once....."Art, Google is your friend!!!" ......

:rofl

It is so much easier to always ask where or whatever .....even tho there is this powerful tool sitting there at the top o'mypage just waiting for a cut and paste......

I knew I had seen that little bugger somewhere....on a hunting optics site,,,,..

here actually:

http://www.optics4hunting.com/products/Carson_Optical_LensPen_MiniPro_5881.html


close to same price as Bob quoted.....We are now in business.............