Cleaning Your Digital SLR Camera Sensor

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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.

Sometimes Self-Cleaning Cameras Are Not Enough (01:04) Laurie introduces herself and explains why it is important to be able to clean an image sensor
Don't Be Afraid (00:48) Sensor cleaning can be an easy process if learned correctly
Cleaning Kit (01:03) Assemble the proper equipment to clean your camera
Cleaning the Camera and Lens (01:37) Clean the outside of the camera before opening it up and exposing the sensor
Cleaning the Lens (02:18) Removing the lens from the camera and cleaning it using the lens cleaner with a microfiber cloth
Clearing the Camera's Mirror Box (02:05) Using a Q-Tip to remove any particles or debris from the mirror box
The Image Sensor (03:46) Checking the image sensor and clearing it of dust and debris
The Dry Method (02:45) Using a dry brush, drag the brush across the sensor to pick up particles of dust
The Wet Cleaning System (02:58) Using sized swabs with the sensor clean solution to wipe the residue from the camera sensor
Reviewing the Process (06:52) Going back through the cleaning process, step-by-step

Course Time: 00 Hours 25 Minutes

J. Lieberman

Apr 2 2013

Very informative, well done.
L. Schmidt

Nov 9 2012

Very helpful. Clear, concise instructions.
D. Wall

Oct 7 2012

Very helpful and well presented. I am still timid, but this makes me a little braver!
H. ROMERO

Sep 29 2012

Great information!, it was very usefull

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Laurie Excell

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Laurie spent the first 25 years of her career in photographic sales helping pros and hobbyists alike decide which photographic equipment best suited their needs. All the while, she was an avid...VIEW FULL BIO»

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