Any DSLR or mirrorless camera that takes interchangeable lenses can collect dust or other debris on the sensor surface. Sensor dust can be annoying at best, because it produces dark diffuse spots in your images that become more even more obvious if you use heavy contrast and sharpening adjustments. The risk of getting dust on […]
Sensor cleaning
DSLRs and compact system cameras sometimes collect spots of dust on the sensor. The makers get round this by applying a high-frequency shaking action to the sensor to shake it off. This happens automatically when you switch the camera on or off but you can also start it manually. Sometimes manual (user) cleaning is needed. This requires a special sensor brush (‘dry’ cleaning) or a swab and sensor cleaning fluid (‘wet’ cleaning). Manual cleaning needs a degree of skill and confidence.