I wanted to make sure I caught this right: When cleaning the sensor, did you flip the swab around so that you were going back across using the same side of the swab as the first pass? I would have thought you would want to just lean the swab the other way, so that you are using the unused side of the swab when going back across.
You know what, if I did flip it, I didn't mean too! I prefer to use a NEW side when going back across! I may have got caught up in the video and watching my words, but yes, I do NOT flip or SHOULD not have flipped it over if I did!
Thank you for this video! I have always had my sensors checked and professionally cleaned every couple of years because I was too chicken to do myself for fear of ruining my sensor. Thank you!
Lee, well done video. As you know I shoot in Africa quite often in very dusty dry seasons. Back a few years ago when I shot the Canon 1D mkIII I had to clean the camera sensor very often. Basically after every two weeks Safari. Interestingly once I switched to the OM System OM 1 and then to the MkII, My need to clean the sensor disappeared. Sure I definitely need to use the blower on the front of the lenses, but I literally do not have to clean the sensor after shooting in Africa these days other than using my blower on the sensor each time I put the body cap on the camera when I put it away in the bag. Part of this may be because using the electronic sensor does not create as much movement of dust within the camera body. Part of this may be because I don’t change lenses often in the field. I believe that the smaller opening at the front of the camera combined with the technology embedded in the camera for the camera to clean the sensor on shut down also helps.
Buddy, I so appreciate compliments from you! I highly respect you and your body of work! So thank you! When I first began shooting with OM System to try it out, I still had my Canon gear and I had acquired a Sony A7 III and was using some Sigma ART Lenses with it. I was at Great Sand Dunes National Park and winds were gust to 25mph+ and higher! By the time I walked out into the dunes, the Sony was useless due to so much dust on the sensor with NO lens change! I changed lenses on the OM gear with no issues! I rarely have to clean, but I am also very hard on gear and probably take more chances than most! It is pretty incredible how clean the sensors stay! Hope you are doing well!
@@leehoyphotography I am headed to Mana Pools soon. In Oct. that is as dusty as it gets. After watching your video, I order a kit and also checked my two cameras. Sensors look good now, but being prepared is just plain smart. Keep making these educational videos.
@@BuddyEleazer I would LOVE to have you join me for a recording or a live session sometime! Would you be up for that? I haven't been to Mana Pools yet, would love to get there someday!
Thank you, Lee. The majority of these problems are ones that I am familiar with, but you left out one that is unclear to me. The following is what I found in an earlier post about Peter Brogden's instructions for OMD cameras: "With this specific (OMD) camera that has a floating sensor, we need to make sure that we have a fully charged battery, and when we are actually cleaning the sensor, we need to power the camera ON, which will LOCK the sensor and stop it moving about while we are cleaning, so you definitely do not want to be cleaning it with the power off because you will find that the sensor wobbles about while you are cleaning it." Is that right or wrong?
I will be on the Oso Peninsula at the invitation of an amazing resort and incredible hosts. I will be scouting for a future OM System Only Macro Workshop and for a Macro Summit (featuring multiple photographers) all of which will be offered through Wildside Nature Tours.
@@leehoyphotography I may have to attend that workshop - I wouldn't even need to fly in! I have been to CR many times and have retired to Cartago (my wife is a Tica), but the Osa is one of the places I haven't gone. Sounds great!
To me the information is very good that you gave here. I did get information from another source not to spray directly on the lens with the lens cleaning solution but to spray on the lens cleaning cloth. The difference to me doesn't seem to be that big of a deal. A year ago I noticed my sensor needed to be cleaned and I used a different brand of sensor cleaner but the method of cleaning is the same as you showed here. The way I check to see if my sensor is dirty is to take an out of focus picture of a white wall with my highest Fstop. The dirty spots on the sensor will show up as in focus spots. Thanks for your good info.
Well, I prefer spraying directly on lens so I can see how much solution I am using, not a bad way to do other, just my preference. I take so many photos that if I get a spot, I see while culling images in Photo Mechanic, but the white paper works fine otherwise. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@leehoyphotography The first time I noticed a spot from a dirty sensor was from pictures I took in Yosemite. I thought I had a dirty lens so I cleans my lens. The spot didn't go away and I started thinking I had some dirt or fungus in my lenses. It was driving me crazy trying to figure it out. Somehow I found out that I had a spot of my sensor.
Hi Lee. Cleaning a sensor? Mate, you are braver than I. I tend to be very carefull to keep a lens or the body cap on at all times. I tend to be very carefull changing lenses and I prefer to jump into the car to change a lens where I can. Just a question, is it true that when you turn the camera on, the sensor vibrates some incredible amount of times to shake debris off the sensor?
I am the LEAST careful photographer you will ever meet! I just do what I need to do to get the shot I want! I change lenses in snow, rain, etc, but I have techniques to do so! Yes, the sensor does vibrate at ridiculous speeds to clean the sensor! Dust is normally not a problem but drops of liquid can be!
Yes, but trust me, there are things that will stick such as liquids, etc. To think you will never have to clean a sensor will maybe put you in a bad spot someday!
Olympus cameras have had that cleaning system for years. I had to clean my sensor because there were spots that the cleaning system wasn't removing. To check and see if you have a dirty sensor select your highest Fstop then manual focus on a white subject so that it out of focus. When you look at the image you will see the dust spots as in focus on the resulting image. I currently have a spot on my sensor but my software is very good at removing dust spots.
It is true OM System has an amazing built-in sensor cleaning unit to shake off dust, but this will not deal with some issues that may occur. It is best to clean the sensor with the swabs every six months or so and then as needed with troublesome spots! Thanks for subscribing!
Thanks for making this video. It is very helpful.
You are very welcome, always appreciate your generous support!
Just had my first sensor cleaned at a local camera store. Last time I pay to have it done. Thanks for the valuable lessons.
I loved reading this David!
Excellent video! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness! I greatly appreciate it!
I wanted to make sure I caught this right: When cleaning the sensor, did you flip the swab around so that you were going back across using the same side of the swab as the first pass? I would have thought you would want to just lean the swab the other way, so that you are using the unused side of the swab when going back across.
You know what, if I did flip it, I didn't mean too! I prefer to use a NEW side when going back across! I may have got caught up in the video and watching my words, but yes, I do NOT flip or SHOULD not have flipped it over if I did!
I noticed that too 🙂. Thanks Lee.
Thank you for this video! I have always had my sensors checked and professionally cleaned every couple of years because I was too chicken to do myself for fear of ruining my sensor. Thank you!
Jen, so glad to read this! Nothing to fear and glad you have confidence now!
Thank you. Always wondered about the sensor cleaning but have not done it. Really helpful.
Now you can do with no fear Deb!
Lee, well done video. As you know I shoot in Africa quite often in very dusty dry seasons. Back a few years ago when I shot the Canon 1D mkIII I had to clean the camera sensor very often. Basically after every two weeks Safari. Interestingly once I switched to the OM System OM 1 and then to the MkII, My need to clean the sensor disappeared. Sure I definitely need to use the blower on the front of the lenses, but I literally do not have to clean the sensor after shooting in Africa these days other than using my blower on the sensor each time I put the body cap on the camera when I put it away in the bag. Part of this may be because using the electronic sensor does not create as much movement of dust within the camera body. Part of this may be because I don’t change lenses often in the field. I believe that the smaller opening at the front of the camera combined with the technology embedded in the camera for the camera to clean the sensor on shut down also helps.
Buddy, I so appreciate compliments from you! I highly respect you and your body of work! So thank you! When I first began shooting with OM System to try it out, I still had my Canon gear and I had acquired a Sony A7 III and was using some Sigma ART Lenses with it. I was at Great Sand Dunes National Park and winds were gust to 25mph+ and higher! By the time I walked out into the dunes, the Sony was useless due to so much dust on the sensor with NO lens change! I changed lenses on the OM gear with no issues! I rarely have to clean, but I am also very hard on gear and probably take more chances than most! It is pretty incredible how clean the sensors stay! Hope you are doing well!
@@leehoyphotography I am headed to Mana Pools soon. In Oct. that is as dusty as it gets. After watching your video, I order a kit and also checked my two cameras. Sensors look good now, but being prepared is just plain smart. Keep making these educational videos.
@@BuddyEleazer I would LOVE to have you join me for a recording or a live session sometime! Would you be up for that? I haven't been to Mana Pools yet, would love to get there someday!
@@leehoyphotography sure. Let’s chat in late Oct or in Nov.
Thank you, Lee. The majority of these problems are ones that I am familiar with, but you left out one that is unclear to me. The following is what I found in an earlier post about Peter Brogden's instructions for OMD cameras: "With this specific (OMD) camera that has a floating sensor, we need to make sure that we have a fully charged battery, and when we are actually cleaning the sensor, we need to power the camera ON, which will LOCK the sensor and stop it moving about while we are cleaning, so you definitely do not want to be cleaning it with the power off because you will find that the sensor wobbles about while you are cleaning it." Is that right or wrong?
I have never had the sensor wobble on me while cleaning, I will verify but I have never felt it move.
@@leehoyphotography Lee I just sent you the link on email and you can watch it and comment in one of your upcoming videos.Cheers.
Glad to hear you are scouting in Costa Rica - where are you going? I moved to Costa Rica in May and am loving it!
I will be on the Oso Peninsula at the invitation of an amazing resort and incredible hosts. I will be scouting for a future OM System Only Macro Workshop and for a Macro Summit (featuring multiple photographers) all of which will be offered through Wildside Nature Tours.
@@leehoyphotography I may have to attend that workshop - I wouldn't even need to fly in! I have been to CR many times and have retired to Cartago (my wife is a Tica), but the Osa is one of the places I haven't gone. Sounds great!
@@jugstopper Most likely September 2026 or sometime around this time of year!
Nice addendum to your last video.
Thank you good sir!
Thanks for doing this. Can I assume when the camera is powered off the sensor is locked and not going to be moving around?
Yes, it will be locked for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
To me the information is very good that you gave here. I did get information from another source not to spray directly on the lens with the lens cleaning solution but to spray on the lens cleaning cloth. The difference to me doesn't seem to be that big of a deal. A year ago I noticed my sensor needed to be cleaned and I used a different brand of sensor cleaner but the method of cleaning is the same as you showed here. The way I check to see if my sensor is dirty is to take an out of focus picture of a white wall with my highest Fstop. The dirty spots on the sensor will show up as in focus spots. Thanks for your good info.
Well, I prefer spraying directly on lens so I can see how much solution I am using, not a bad way to do other, just my preference. I take so many photos that if I get a spot, I see while culling images in Photo Mechanic, but the white paper works fine otherwise. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@leehoyphotography The first time I noticed a spot from a dirty sensor was from pictures I took in Yosemite. I thought I had a dirty lens so I cleans my lens. The spot didn't go away and I started thinking I had some dirt or fungus in my lenses. It was driving me crazy trying to figure it out. Somehow I found out that I had a spot of my sensor.
Hi Lee. Cleaning a sensor? Mate, you are braver than I. I tend to be very carefull to keep a lens or the body cap on at all times. I tend to be very carefull changing lenses and I prefer to jump into the car to change a lens where I can.
Just a question, is it true that when you turn the camera on, the sensor vibrates some incredible amount of times to shake debris off the sensor?
I am the LEAST careful photographer you will ever meet! I just do what I need to do to get the shot I want! I change lenses in snow, rain, etc, but I have techniques to do so! Yes, the sensor does vibrate at ridiculous speeds to clean the sensor! Dust is normally not a problem but drops of liquid can be!
Thanks……..
You bet! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello isn’t there a program in om1 that shakes the sensor to remove dust particles?
Kind regards Peter 🇸🇪
Yes, but trust me, there are things that will stick such as liquids, etc. To think you will never have to clean a sensor will maybe put you in a bad spot someday!
Olympus cameras have had that cleaning system for years. I had to clean my sensor because there were spots that the cleaning system wasn't removing. To check and see if you have a dirty sensor select your highest Fstop then manual focus on a white subject so that it out of focus. When you look at the image you will see the dust spots as in focus on the resulting image. I currently have a spot on my sensor but my software is very good at removing dust spots.
Bonjour, avec mon omd 5 mark III, j'ai lu qu'il n'était pas neccessaire de nettoyer le capteur, celui ci se fait automatiquement.Est ce vrai?
It is true OM System has an amazing built-in sensor cleaning unit to shake off dust, but this will not deal with some issues that may occur. It is best to clean the sensor with the swabs every six months or so and then as needed with troublesome spots! Thanks for subscribing!
I don't clean. I like patina.
Hahahah, hilarious!