How to Clean Your Sensor with Sensor Swabs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Do your best to keep your sensor clean.

   Change the lens in as clean an area as possible (rarely viable) Make sure to have the lens opening pointing downward Use an air blower to clean it out Keep your camera bag clean
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   Step 2: Consider taking it to a camera shop

   , That being said, sometimes, we don't have the money, or you just can't afford to take it to the shop that often. , For example, a Nikon D70S uses a Type 2 swab. ,, To do this, you will need to lock up the mirror that covers your sensor.
   
   You will find it in the menu. , Be sure to put the cap back on the solution.
   
   It can evaporate easily. , Be sure that the swab handle bends slightly.
   
   You are using only a couple (or 3) fingers to ensure that you don't apply too much pressure. ,, You do not want to reuse them.
   
   They can do serious damage to your sensor. , If not, repeat the process.
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   Step 3: periodically

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   Step 4: to get it professionally cleaned.

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   Step 5: Be aware that none of the camera manufacturers recommend that you clean your sensor yourself.

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   Step 6: Be sure that you have the correct size of swab.

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   Step 7: Take the lens off of the camera.

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   Step 8: Expose your sensor.

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   Step 9: Take the solution and allow a couple of drops on each side of the swab.

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    Step 10: Holding the swab with only a couple of fingers

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    Step 11: apply the swab to the sensor.

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    Step 12: Once you have gone over it in one direction

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    Step 13: flip the swab and go back over the sensor in the other direction.

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    Step 14: Throw away the swab.

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    Step 15: Go back out and take another shot to see if you got it all.

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