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I have a Nikon D50 SLR camera, but ever since july last year i have a dark spot in the bottom right hand corner on my pictures. I have cleaned both lenses but it is always there. I have looked into the camera body and cannot see anything dirty on the mirrors. What should i do guys? Any tips or do i take it in to a pro to get it cleaned?

 

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Can you see the artifacts in the view finder? Sounds like its on the sensor rather than the mirrors. First thing is to find out how to lock the mirrors up and have a look at the sensor.

 

First I would suggest something like a blower ( http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product ... ku=1024240 ) would be the next step. I would be cautious though as any fiddling can introduce more dust. I think in this case it looks like quite a big bit and is effecting every photo so would give it a go. Small cases on the mirrors I would leave as you can only see it in the view finder and it doesnt effect the picture itself.

 

Good guide to cleaning the sensor - http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readf ... angemode=1

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Can you see the artifacts in the view finder? Sounds like its on the sensor rather than the mirrors. First thing is to find out how to lock the mirrors up and have a look at the sensor.

 

First I would suggest something like a blower ( http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product ... ku=1024240 ) would be the next step. I would be cautious though as any fiddling can introduce more dust. I think in this case it looks like quite a big bit and is effecting every photo so would give it a go. Small cases on the mirrors I would leave as you can only see it in the view finder and it doesnt effect the picture itself.

 

Good guide to cleaning the sensor - http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readf ... angemode=1

 

Thanks Chris, will look into some of your suggestions. :thumbs:

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Thats the most feeble excuse to show off your holiday pics I've ever seen!! :lol:

 

Nice pics btw - had a similar problem - with my Pentax - a blower doodar sorted it out.

 

Also got a bit of fluff in the viewfinder which bugged me for ages but short of rebuilding the camera decided to shake it out of the way! :blush:

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I have found how to lock up the mirrors to reveal the sensor and i can now see the speck of dust on the sensor. Might pop into Jessops to see if they can recommend a cleaning kit. :thumbs:

Just dont pay too much for it. Jessops are like the Halfords of the camera world, convienent but expensive :surrender:

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I have found how to lock up the mirrors to reveal the sensor and i can now see the speck of dust on the sensor. Might pop into Jessops to see if they can recommend a cleaning kit. :thumbs:

Just dont pay too much for it. Jessops are like the Halfords of the camera world, convienent but expensive :surrender:

 

Not too expensive for a UK based shop with premisis... You can get some bargains but are expensive or repairs... Best to try and get it back to Nikon...

 

BTW you have tried the sensor clean setting on the camera?

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