You need a means of blowing loose dust off the sensors
surface I use compressed CO2 gas and to remove any stubborn
particles a lens pen. Do not use cans of
compressed air such as Dust-Off, as they
contain liquid propellants that can gunk-up the sensor. Also some of the
compressed gas and air blowers are very strong and can blow dirt
particles into deep recesses of the camera where they can cause other
problems. Also, be very careful of the point of the blower. Don't let it
ever touch the sensor plate surface.
A company called
American Recorder makes a blower that uses compressed CO2 that is
safe to use. Their replacement cylinders of gas do not contain any
propellant, and the blower has a long plastic wand. Do not use CO2
cartridges intended for use with air guns, for example, as these contain
a lubricant that can gunk up your sensor plate.
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