Cleaning the 20D Sensor

[woobiex]

Just wondering if anyone on here has cleaned the sensor on their 20D and if they can give me some advice on how to do it "right". I'd rather not have to send it back, and I am computer tech by profession, so I am used to working on electronics.

Anyway, help, what do I need to do this correctly? What should I absolutely avoid?

Thanks for all of your help!

[Ironjaw333]

Try this link.

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BMjf

[bearcat7777]

Use a warm soapy bath. It's the best way. :dry:





























Kidding!

[Ironjaw333]

[QUOTE=bearcat7777]Use a warm soapy bath. It's the best way. :dry:

and dry off in the oven for 30 minutes...LOL:D

[deliriouspixel]

get a desolder bulb from radio shack

http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2160655t98.jpg (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062742&cp=&origkw=desolder+bulb&kw=desolder+bulb&parentPage=search)

set the cam to sensor clean
and use that bulb as a blower to dust off the sensor

if the dust particle is to sticky for the blower
youll have to use a streak free solvent and a non abrasive cloth on a stick
to wipe it clean

here's a resource outlining the current methods of sensor cleaning:

http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com/methods.html

[CC]

I have a question..

why do your inards get so dirty?

are you guys changing lenses during sandstorms?.....



lol



also....since all your goodies are exposed....

dont forget to clean your lenses, the lense caps and body caps.

it sucks to take a shower and put on dirty clothes afterwards.

[deliriouspixel]

also the lens mount
shit builds up there too


and dont forget the electrical contacts