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Old 03-07-2004, 11:28 AM  
Donny
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Originally posted by booker
Since a few DSLRs have been mentioned..

Anyone have problems/solutions for dust on your CCD/CMOS?

For the Nikon I've used very weak compressed air.. the way I accomplish this is take the little straw that comes with your compressed air can, cut some slits in the end of it and let it spread out slowly.

Then I use very short bursts from about 8" away, keeping the can perfectly upright.

I've read about people using swabs or lens cloth but I'm an electrical engineer by trade, done a lot of work in the semiconductor industry and wouldn't reccommend that for frequent or even occaisional use.

I used to use swabs... until I fucked up my D1x and had to send it in for repair. Now I do that same thing you do... compressed air only.
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