Where to get sensor cleaned

Do you see it? But if you see the dreaded black specs, read on. Many newer DSLRs have a special function for automatically cleaning the sensor.

Look for it in the Tools menu on your camera. You may have to repeat this process several times. Sooner or later, even those photographers with auto-clean cameras will have to wash their sensors using this manual method, Step 2 below. Sensor swabs are specially designed cleaning pads for camera sensors. Used with a few drops of Eclipse cleaning fluid they will wipe you sensor clean. Think of it as a tiny Swiffer for your sensor. You can get the swabs in exactly the right size for your sensor, so one swipe in each direction could be all you need.

The procedure is easy. Then change directions and swipe the other way. The standard service, which is all that the majority of sensors we clean need, includes up to 8x Visible Dust swabs and whatever cleaning solutions are required. However, we will be happy to answer any quick questions you might have about cleaning while we are working on your camera, being sure to maintain the requisite physical distancing!

Just make an appointment for a specific time and we will show you how to clean your own camera, by cleaning your own camera! Training sessions usually take 30 minutes or so, give or take. Take your sensor from being dirty, to being clean by calling us today and bringing your camera in!

Disclaimer : The totem pole shot is a composite of a photo I took with my Fujifilm camera, and a dirty sensor test shot from a different camera. Just a simulation in other words! There are basically three things you can do… Send the camera back to the manufacturer for cleaning. Try doing it yourself see our tutorial here since we sell all the supplies you need. Bring it to us to clean it! For more information read our guide to testing your sensor at home. For more info contact admin fixationuk.

Unfortunately we cannot offer a warranty on our sensor cleaning service as it is part of the nature of DSLR and mirrorless cameras that this phenomenon can occur at any time. The latest drop-off time for while-you-wait cleaning is 4. Other makes We can clean the sensors of most other DSLR or Mirrorless models including Olympus, Sigma, Hasselblad, Phase One and Pentax, but these must be supplied with a fully charged battery and a lens for the full testing procedure.

Please note: If your camera model is not on this list please call us for advise. We are only able to access and clean the sensors on cameras with user-detachable lenses. We do not have the facilities to clean compact cameras. For Nikon Coolpix, click here. Attach a double-sided sticky tab on the inside of your body cap and rear lens cap. If any large pieces of errant dust are floating around on the back of your lens, or in the mirror box, they will stick to the tab and not the sensor.

For more info contact sales fixationuk. Sensor Cleaning Struggling with dust on your cameras sensor? Cleaning procedure Here at Fixation, we offer a quick, professional sensor-cleaning service that is second to none, providing the safest and most effective way to remove dust from the entire mirror box area and restore clarity to your images. How often should I have my sensor cleaned?