Cleaning inside a D80

[Sitt]

Just noticed that I have a hair inside my D80 and as I have never cleaned inside the camera before I was wondering if you guys know of any guides/tips on what to use and how to go about it?

 

[Inquisitor]

Edit: ignore me

 

[GeX]

rocket blower. lock the mirror, remove lens, turn camera so its facing down and then use the blower to blow the dust out.

 

[cleanbluesky]

Depends where the hair is - if its on the prism then use a rocket blower to get it off.

 

[Sitt]

Thanks for the replies, what about the sensor, is there any special way of cleaning that - there seems to be a load of expensive cleaning products available to clean that. Are they recommended?

 

[^^Gord^^]

I wouldn't use compressed air inside your camera. Get a rocket blower.

 

[^^Gord^^]

Thanks for the replies, what about the sensor, is there any special way of cleaning that - there seems to be a load of expensive cleaning products available to clean that. Are they recommended?

Eclipese solution is widely used and sensor swipes (although other people say they are a waste of money and make their own using pec pads).

 

[Strax]

Eclipse E2 solution (this is important! as the sensor on a D80 is coated) and sensor swabs.

 

[robmiller]

Never tried it before but a compressed air duster might do the trick.

Never use compressed air, the liquid propellants can condense on the sensor and damage it. Just use a hand-blower like a Rocket Blower or its hundreds of competitors, or sensor swabs if it's really gunked up.

 

[33L]

again i wouldnt bring compressed air anywhere near my camera!
I used a senorklear pen to clean my sensor - you have to give it a few goes to get rid of the stubborn dust specs. Its a lot cheaper than swap/eclipse fluid combo.

 

[EnglishMack]

The dust-aid flag cleaner is the best I've seen. Rocket blowers are find for removing hairs but I've found them useless for getting rid of dust.

 

[L0rdMike]

Stick it in the washing machine.