M_Quick Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I've had my Nikon D40 for almost 5 yrs now. Early this spring I took some pictures, and when uploaded to pc I noticed what appeared to be a hair or dirt spot. So I thought lens was dirty, cleaned it and forgot about it. Well Now I'm noticing the same spot in my telephoto lens, when taking pictures at son's highs school football games. If same spot is appearing in photos with the 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens, it can't be dirt on the lens can it? Is this possibly dirt inside on the mirror? And if so how would go about cleaning it? Here's a picture with spot outlined in red with 55mm lens. And here's a picture with the 200mm lens same spot marked in red. Edited September 25, 2012 by M_Quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 So it is in the same spot, do you see the dirt in the viewfinder? I was able to clean my Nikon D70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Quick Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 View finder view looks good, even just looked at bright white wall and saw nothing. Did you clean inside the camera, and if so how did you and what did you use? I'm always careful when changing len's or at least I thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It's dirt on your sensor. You can get a tornado blower and blow it out. Do NOT use an aerosol blower. Put it on M, and set the shutter speed to Bulb. That will hold the shutter open while you puff it out. Hold the body upside down so the dust falls out once dislodged. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 If it's showing up regardless of the lens you're using it has to be something on the sensor/mirror on the inside of the camera.Google D40 sensor cleaning and give any number of the solution available a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It's dirt on your sensor. You can get a tornado blower and blow it out. Do NOT use an aerosol blower. Put it on M, and set the shutter speed to Bulb. That will hold the shutter open while you puff it out. Hold the body upside down so the dust falls out once dislodged. Hope that helps.Damn you Roland! Seconds quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Damn you Roland! Seconds quicker.That's what she said!!! Wait..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sounds like its time to buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Quick Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) It's dirt on your sensor. You can get a tornado blower and blow it out. Do NOT use an aerosol blower. Put it on M, and set the shutter speed to Bulb. That will hold the shutter open while you puff it out. Hold the body upside down so the dust falls out once dislodged. Hope that helps.Thanks for info, so you think just a blower will work. And don't try cleaning with solvent, unless I have too? Sounds like its time to buy a new one. Yea that's it, first time it needs clean go out and buy a new $500 camera.http://www.cameta.com/Canon-Optical-Digital-Camera-Lens-Cleaning-Kit-Brush-Microfiber-Cloth-Fluid-Tissue-46917.cfm Edited September 25, 2012 by M_Quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Yea that's it, first time it needs clean go out and buy a new $500 camera.I hope you realized I was being sarcastic. I have a DSLR and understand the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks for info, so you think just a blower will work. And don't try cleaning with solvent, unless I have too? Unless there is grease on the sensor or dust, it should just dislodge with the puff of air. Solvents are the last option. It can streak, and if done incorrectly can damage the sensor. Very careful there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It's dirt on your sensor. You can get a tornado blower and blow it out. Do NOT use an aerosol blower. Put it on M, and set the shutter speed to Bulb. That will hold the shutter open while you puff it out. Hold the body upside down so the dust falls out once dislodged. Hope that helps.As much as I hate to admit, this guy knows what he's talking about.Although, I think it's time to go buy a Canon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Hunter Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I bought an Arctic Butterfly 788 recently to try cleaning the sensor on one of my cameras. Unfortunately whatever was on the sensor smeared, so if blowing it out with a little bit of air does not work I may recommend Midwest Photo Exchange on High Street. They have a gal there that has a little bit of experience cleaning sensors. I do not know what the cost is, but I do know that I need to get down there and get one of my sensors cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Quick Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Unless there is grease on the sensor or dust, it should just dislodge with the puff of air. Solvents are the last option. It can streak, and if done incorrectly can damage the sensor. Very careful there...Thank's again for the information. I bought an Arctic Butterfly 788 recently to try cleaning the sensor on one of my cameras. Unfortunately whatever was on the sensor smeared, so if blowing it out with a little bit of air does not work I may recommend Midwest Photo Exchange on High Street. They have a gal there that has a little bit of experience cleaning sensors. I do not know what the cost is, but I do know that I need to get down there and get one of my sensors cleaned.And if the air don't work I may take it to see your girl on High. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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