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Offline BJD

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First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« on: 11 June 2012, 20:48 »
I ordered my first dslr online last week, Canon 500D. While i was waiting on it coming i decided to study some "beginner guides" and "how to' etc.

It arrived today, so... first thing i done was read the manual. Battery charged, memory card etc... While putting the lens on i pointed the camera down so dust couldn't fall onto the sensor?

Took a few test shots..... 



Is the black dot dust on the sensor? Its in the same position on every photo.

Comments and advice please  :sad:

Offline T_J_G

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Re: First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« Reply #1 on: 11 June 2012, 20:57 »
You need a rocket blower ~£10

Offline BJD

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Re: First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« Reply #2 on: 11 June 2012, 20:59 »
You need a rocket blower ~£10

Is it easy to do yourself or can you cause damage? Any tips?  :smiley:

Offline DubFan

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Re: First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« Reply #3 on: 11 June 2012, 22:02 »
Did you read the earlier thread?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=232929.0   :wink:


Offline BJD

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Re: First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« Reply #4 on: 11 June 2012, 22:10 »
Did you read the earlier thread?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=232929.0   :wink:

How did i miss that?  :laugh:

Thanks, I'm gonna buy a "rocket blower" tomorrow.

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Re: First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« Reply #5 on: 11 June 2012, 22:20 »
Your picture on the walls won key  :grin:

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Offline MrBounce

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Re: First Dslr... Dust on sensor?
« Reply #6 on: 13 June 2012, 21:20 »
Rocket blower - best tenner I've spent. They are amazing  :cool:


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