Cleaning Your Digital SLR Camera Sensor
Join Laurie as she shows you, step-by-step, the right way to clean and care for your digital SLR camera sensor. Whether you shoot with a Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, or any other DSLR this is a must-see class for ensuring the cleanest, clearest shot possible each and every time.
Release Date: 2009-07-15
Lessons
Sometimes Self-Cleaning Cameras Are Not Enough
<p>Laurie introduces herself and explains why it is important to be able to clean an image sensor</p>
Duration: 1 mins 4 seconds
Don't Be Afraid
<p>Sensor cleaning can be an easy process if learned correctly</p>
Duration: 0 mins 48 seconds
Cleaning Kit
<p>Assemble the proper equipment to clean your camera</p>
Duration: 1 mins 3 seconds
Cleaning the Camera and Lens
<p>Clean the outside of the camera before opening it up and exposing the sensor</p>
Duration: 1 mins 37 seconds
Cleaning the Lens
<p>Removing the lens from the camera and cleaning it using the lens cleaner with a microfiber cloth</p>
Duration: 2 mins 18 seconds
Clearing the Camera's Mirror Box
<p>Using a Q-Tip to remove any particles or debris from the mirror box</p>
Duration: 2 mins 5 seconds
The Image Sensor
<p>Checking the image sensor and clearing it of dust and debris</p>
Duration: 3 mins 41 seconds
The Dry Method
<p>Using a dry brush, drag the brush across the sensor to pick up particles of dust</p>
Duration: 2 mins 45 seconds
The Wet Cleaning System
<p>Using sized swabs with the sensor clean solution to wipe the residue from the camera sensor</p>
Duration: 2 mins 58 seconds
Reviewing the Process
<p>Going back through the cleaning process, step-by-step</p>
Duration: 6 mins 52 seconds