Canon how does sensor cleaning work

The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care. Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex mirror may get damaged. Never use pressurized air or gas to clean the sensor.

Pressurized air may damage the sensor, and sprayed gas may freeze on the sensor and scratch it. If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning.

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But keeping your sensor in pristine condition can save you hours of touching up images, to remove the blotches that are caused by dust. This job is done to the highest professional standards, by fully trained Canon specialists, for an affordable single payment.

Please note that, due to the nature of dust on sensors, there is no warranty on this service. You are advised to ensure that the body cap is fitted when the camera is sent for cleaning, and to check image quality as soon as it is returned. All prices include VAT and return shipping. Pricing excludes inbound shipping. CPS Members can take advantage of the Fast Track turnaround times appropriate to their membership level. Prices are subject to change without notice. The sensor cleaning also works while no lens is attached.

If no lens is attached, do not insert your finger or blower tip beyond the lens mount. This is to prevent damage to the shutter curtains. For the most effective cleaning results, place the camera upright on a desk or other surface before cleaning. Repeated consecutive sensor cleanings will not produce notably better results. If there is dust or any other material on the image sensor that the cleaning function cannot remove, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images.

However, you can manually perform sensor cleaning as follows. The screen will indicate that the sensor is being cleaned. A small sound may be heard. Although there will be a mechanical sound of the shutter during the cleaning, no picture is taken.

For best results, perform the sensor cleaning with the camera placed upright and stable on a table or other flat surface.

Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve much. Immediately after the sensor cleaning is finished, the [Clean now ] option remains disabled temporarily.