sensor cleaning

[Jhanlon]

I've collected an impressive amount of dust on my sensor. Any tips on cleaning? Should I get a DiY kit and if so are any recommended?
(Camera is a Canon EOS 20D)

thanks

[IanF]

I just use a rocket blower and occasionally a Sensorklear Pen.

[Jhanlon]

Thanks Ian will try same

I just use a rocket blower and occasionally a Sensorklear Pen.

[Overread]

I use one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giottos-GTAA1900-Rocket-Air-Blower/dp/B00017LSPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247677400&sr=8-1

I do a fair bit of macro so sensor cleaning is often a must for me with the blower - far better than having to clone and heal in shot.

I generall will mount the camera on a tripod and aim it down - then I remove the cover over the lens hole and activate the manual camera cleaning mode (ie flip the mirror and allow access to the sensor). Then I take the blower and give it a few good blows before putting it in the camera to get rid of any dust in the blower itself. I then hold the nozzle end (so that it does not wabble and hit the sensor of the sides of the camera) and blow into the camera housing. Every few puffs I remove the blower and let any dust fall out before continuing

[bluesinlondon]

I use this stuff: http://www.morco.uk.com/latest/eclipse_sensor_swab.htm on my 20D

Seems to work fine - no sensor damage yet, after several years!

Other top tips is make sure the camera is off whenever you change the lens - helps prevent static attracting dirt - and keep the body pointing down when the lens is off - stops dust falling in.