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Paulie (Paulie) 4 pts

October 16, 2009 11:42 PM

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What is the best way to remove dust from sensor

Hi,
I have a Nikon D40 SLR that has developed a dust problem. I did expose the sensor and tried to remove the dust spots with my blower. I have tried several times but the problem still exsist. Would using a soft brush be taking a big risk. What kind of brush do you recomend. They also use the wet method with a sensor swab. I don't change the lens that offen, in fact I clean around the mounted lens with a soft brush followed by a few puffs with the blower before I remove the lens. The lens I install is also cleaned and I do point the camera body down while I remove the lens and install the other. I have owned the D40 for a year and a half. Can someone give me some advice. I am told to have this procedure done would cost $100.00 to $300.00.
Thank you,
Paulie

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts

October 19, 2009 11:54 PM

The worry I have is that you may brick the chip with static electricity. I'd take it in for a professional cleaning. It'd be worth the money to have it done in a clean room.

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Paulie (Paulie) 4 pts

October 22, 2009 7:58 AM

Thank you I think I will do just that.
Paulie

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