Black Dot?

[BCains]

Hey There,

I took alot of photos on my trip through Asia and discovered that there were black spots on a
few of my photographs, it only seems to happen when shooting into the sun, but oddly enough
it doesn't always happen.

Is this a cleaning issue? i have cleaned the lenses and filters but haven't
cleaned the body as i don't have a proper cleaning kit.

Is it just dust on the sensor?

Example:

 

[coastertux]

It looks like dust on the sensor to me.

 

[HomeingPigeon]

Looks like dust to me. It might be that you just can't see it on any other pictures because of the color difference.

 

[TimJim]

Looks like dust on the sensor. Take off your lens, put on mirror lock up, and spray some air in the sensor area holding the camera down so the dust will fall out no back on. Don't try to rub the sensor with a microfiber thing either.

 

[MindBrain]

Hey There,

I took alot of photos on my trip through Asia and discovered that there were black spots on a
few of my photographs, it only seems to happen when shooting into the sun, but oddly enough
it doesn't always happen.

Is this a cleaning issue? i have cleaned the lenses and filters but haven't
cleaned the body as i don't have a proper cleaning kit.

Is it just dust on the sensor?

Example:

Yea dust on the sensor probably. Also, it shows up more when you use a smaller aperture.

 

[compuwar]

Looks like dust on the sensor. Take off your lens, put on mirror lock up, and spray some air in the sensor area holding the camera down so the dust will fall out no back on. Don't try to rub the sensor with a microfiber thing either.

Please don't use canned air to spray some air on the sensor, that's courting disaster. Use something like a Giottos Rocket Blower.

As far as if it's debris on the sensor's AA filter, if they're in the same spot no matter what picture, then that's most likely the case.

 

[iBallz]

Get on you-tube and search the sensor cleaning vids, I used the copperhill stuff and worked great.

 

[BCains]

thanks for advice guys, atleast it just needs a clean
i'll just need to invest in a cleaning kit.

cheers

 

[theblueone]

BCains,
Since you're in an investing mood, don't forget to invest the proper time in learning what is involved in properly cleaning the sensor. Learning the proper technique (and adopting the proper mindset) is at least as important as is getting the proper equipment. By mindset, I mean it's nothing to freak out about, by any means, but you'll have a much better time of it if you feel prepared when it comes time to actually get down to business and clean the thing.
Good luck and have fun

 

[BCains]

Went out yesterday to get the camera cleaned and picked up a
Hurricane Blower, they didn't sell any other cleaning tools thou.
But the dust issue now does not exist, wohoo. Thanks guys!

Also picked up a 50mm 1.8II

 

[aaron.lee2006]

Went out yesterday to get the camera cleaned and picked up a
Hurricane Blower, they didn't sell any other cleaning tools thou.
But the dust issue now does not exist, wohoo. Thanks guys!

Also picked up a 50mm 1.8II

I have that lens to It's a bargain lens for sure! It takes some fine shots, enjoy it because you're going to love it!