For best results, perform the sensor cleaning with the camera placed upright and stable on a table or other flat surface. If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. My first sensor cleaning step is a non-contact one - the one that Canon specifically recommends - blowing air onto the sensor from a Giottos Rocket Air Blower. ashleypomeroy, Nov 13, 2008 #1. picturesque. Canon EOS M2 †. You can be sure that your camera performs the way it was intended to and you can be ready for that perfect shot! If, upon inspection, additional services are necessary which require the camera or lens body to be disassembled or parts to be replaced, this will be considered a repair and you will receive a repair estimate. If you do not approve the repair estimate, repairs will not be made, your camera and/or lens will be returned to you and you will not incur any charges for Canon Maintenance Service. A very stern caution before we continue: Buy the right tools. Stop cleaning the sensor. Canon EOS 20Da At some point you’re going to encounter something getting on the sensor filter that requires cleaning. A complete cleaning of the camera will be performed including the all important image sensor. The second involves sending the camera to a Canon Service Centre. Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 50D Canon EOS 6D Mark II It is not advised to use a bulb blower to try to remove dust from a sensor that is deep within a camera chamber. Out of Stock. Modify your browser's settings to allow Javascript to execute. More serious photographers may have cameras with FFR sensors, too, and this kit has swabs for both. Please accept the Terms & Conditions for accidental coverage before adding item to cart. $7.80 $1.56 $6.24 . Canon EOS C500 Mark II Canon EOS 1200D/Rebel T5/Kiss X70 Discussion Canon Sensor Cleaning Author Date within 1 day 3 days 1 week 2 weeks 1 month 2 months 6 months 1 year of Examples: Monday, today, last week, Mar 26, 3/26/04 Before Sensor Cleaning Canon EOS M3 Sensor cleaning is available for entire USA (except AK & HI). The Dust-Wand Kit is the wet solution for removing welded on dust and oils. The option to clean … Canon EOS 1100D/Rebel T3/Kiss X50 It may seem difficult or complicated but it is actually much more straightforward than you may think. † If, upon inspection, additional services are necessary which require the camera or lens body to be disassembled or parts to be replaced, this will be considered a repair and you will receive a repair estimate. Doing so will most likely knock dust free from the camera chamber walls and could make your sensor dustier. There are three swab sizes included in the kit so no matter your sensor size, there will be a solution for your camera sensor. Canon EOS 1D Mark II N Removing internal dust or debris, autofocus adjustments and/or calibration of either the body or the lens are not covered under CMS. Canon EOS 20D If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. The XT only had manual sensor cleaning, which means when you choose sensor clean from the menu the mirror locks up and the shutter opens so you can manually clean the sensor. Canon EOS 800D/Rebel T7i/Kiss X9i Most DSLR camera cleaning kits include swabs for cleaning APS-C sensors. To use the air blower technique, switch the camera to its sensor-cleaning mode. And the solvents (or at least some of them) are said to leave a coating on the sensor that helps repel dust and minimizes dust build-up. Try Prime All Go Search EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Orders Try Prime … Canon EOS D60 Canon EOS 100D/Rebel SL1/Kiss X7 Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EOS 1D It isn't something I have read about elsewhere, e.g. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Canon EOS 760D/Rebel T6s/8000D Canon EOS C200B 7-Point Image Sensor Cleaning 18-Point Maintenance Service; Cost (Estimate) $49.00: $129.00: Clean Image Sensor: Clean Mirror: Clean Focus Screen: Clean External Viewfinder: Clean External LCD Surfaces: Clean Camera Body: Check Moving Parts (Buttons, Doors, Latches) Check Operation of Hot Shoe: Check Memory Card Insertion and Removal: Check Lens Attachment and Removal The idea of cleaning your camera’s sensor fills many photographers with dread. Canon EOS 40D These services can be provided as a billable(chargeable) repair for each item. The added light makes it far easier to clean DSLR cameras with recessed sensors. My advice on sensor cleaning: Thom’s DSLR Sensor Cleaning Article. To schedule a Maintenance service, you will need to create or sign in to your Canon account, and register your product. Under the [ ] (Set-up 3) tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press the < > button. I'll PM you a link to a post on manual sensor cleaning I did for a different forum. I don't think the XT had automatic sensor cleaning like newer Canon cameras. Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS 77D It can enter the camera whenever you change the lens. If the dust is statically charged, it could adhere to the sensor filter. Check your order, save products & fast registration all with a Canon Account. 99 My Canon 5D MKIII DSLR often does sensor cleaning when powered off and occasionally I'll go through the menu and specifically run a sensor clean when I've been shooting in unusually hazardous environments like caves. If the battery level becomes low while you clean the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor. Choose the Dust-Aid Platinum Light Wand if your sensor is located deep within the camera. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Canon EOS 600D/Rebel T3i/Kiss X5 Even if you hold the camera upside down so the chamber points to the floor, you will still be blowing air along side the chamber walls and directly onto the sensor filter. Canon EOS 70D Alternative cleaning solutions from VisibleDust are the Smear Away liquid that specializes in oil-based stains, and the Sensor Clean solution which is designed for water-based stains. It also includes Dust-Aid’s Ultra Clean liquid, which is the purest sensor cleaning fluid on the market.