How to Keep Your Camera Sensor Cleaner

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure to vacuum your camera bag.

   Your vacuum cleaner should have a 'wand' to help with that and get to the nooks and crannies.
   
   If you have the right type of camera bag, wash it as well.
   
   Animal hair can be very pervasive, so if you have pets, you will probably want to be that much more vigilant about it.
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   Step 2: Be extremely careful about changing your lens.

   Avoid changing it in a high wind situation and in dusty environments. , The above image does not and because of that, he is making it easier for dirt to get into his camera. , You can find a little suction tool in the baby section that will help with that and is very difficult to break (nearly impossible). , This makes it very easy for dust to find its way, in and on your camera, onto your sensor. , They, for obvious reasons, get very up close and personal with your camera body and will definitely introduce dirt onto your sensor if not kept clean. , Make it quick.
   
   Your camera should be without a lens as short a time as is possible.
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   Step 3: When changing your lens

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   Step 4: have your camera body pointed downwards.

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   Step 5: Keep some type of air blower in your bag and use it to clean off the mount of your lens before attaching it.

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   Step 6: Don't store your camera on its back.

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   Step 7: Clean your lenses often.

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   Step 8: Don't delay when changing lenses.

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