Mario Bosanac Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hello all, So my friend owns an Sony A7s ii and it has an issue. As you can see from the videos and pictures it seems that there seems to be lint/dust on the sensor. What would be the best way to clean that out manually. I have camera cleaning gear of my own. I've posted a dropbox shareable link because they're too big if files. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m3z230zcdhos5fp/AADv5uaVWnCQyEm6hbzSdfwxa?dl=0 Any suggestions would be great! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Berger Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Giottos-AA1900-Rocket-Blaster-Large/dp/B00017LSPI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Bosanac Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 I have this equipment yes, but it's NOT on the front of the sensor, it's on the back of the sensor. Should have clarified that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted February 2, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted February 2, 2018 There shouldn't be dust there... you might need to send the camera in to be serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin R Probyn Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Do you mean behind the OLPF.. which is infront of the actual sensor.. ?.. but very unlikely dust would get in there.. unless it was from new or has been taken out before in a non dust free room.. end of the day.. if its not a simple clean take it in.. you will end up doing more damage and could brick the whole camera.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Bosanac Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Update: it's a smudge. Any add'l suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Dom Jaeger Posted February 14, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted February 14, 2018 If you've tried cleaning the cover glass with more than just a blower (I use swabs with alcohol myself) and find the smudge is indeed underneath, I would recommend sending the camera to a professional repair centre or back to the manufacturer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) If you've tried cleaning the cover glass with more than just a blower (I use swabs with alcohol myself) and find the smudge is indeed underneath, I would recommend sending the camera to a professional repair centre or back to the manufacturer. I think you've just saved me some money. I was using Eclipse fluid from a kit but when it runs out I've got a couple of pints of isoprop. Thanks. Folks, if Dom uses it, it's OK. Edited February 15, 2018 by Mark Dunn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Dom Jaeger Posted February 15, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks for the vote of confidence Mark! I hope you spend your saved money wisely. ;) I find 9 times out of 10 isopropyl alcohol cleans a sensor cover glass just fine, but occasionally you need something with a little more bite to get a stubborn speck off, which is when I will use a cleaning fluid like Eclipse or Pancro. A loupe helps to inspect the surface to see if you've cleaned it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) I hope you spend your saved money wisely. ;) Ciggies and drink. Edited February 15, 2018 by Mark Dunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Bosanac Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Found the solution guys! Found specific wipes for the sensor. Thank you for your comments & suggestions! Happy filming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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