Darn site won't let me edit post. Anyhow... I connect the spare lens & camera cap together, and keep it with the spare lens.

 

Both my Rebel series cameras have an internal sensor cleaning that activates every time the camera is turned off, but sometimes I guess that is not enough. There are a few independent camera shops that will clean/maintain older cameras, give it a "google" Jerry, if you want the D70 checked out.

 

I'd be interested in what you finally do to get the sensors cleaned. What is the usual cost, to have a Pro do it?

Thanks!

 

Sending the camera to canon for sensor cleaning only is $49.00. plus shipping. The more detailed maintenance was $89.00 + shipping.

From yesterday: Generally my 18-200 is my "go to" lens, but now that I like to take bird photos, I want the 100-400 on my newer camera, as I'm likely to have to do a heavier crop and want as much resolution as I can get. So I do switch out the lenses often...oh and then the flowers bloom and I want the macro lens. Depending on what I think I might want to photograph when I head out, I've been leaving the house with both cameras. I sent the newer camera out today and I may send the older one out for the $49.00 sensor clean. A guy not far from home charges $69.00 and I'd still have to ship it. Another place will do more of a general check up along with sensor clean but that was $150.00 with a 4-5 week turn around. I'm going to pass on that as the only issue with the camera is the spots, and only at the higher fstop numbers.

As mentioned I opted for the more detailed check over and sensor cleaning on the newer Canon T6s, only because I was sometimes getting an error message with the pop up flash, and I'll send the older one out for sensor only cleaning when the newer camera comes back. I'm comfortable dealing directly with Canon. I know it's inevitable that the cameras will get sensor dust again, but I'll try to stay on top of it with the rocket air blower thing....If the older camera acts up at some point, it might make more sense to purchase a refurbished camera to be used as a second camera vs spending $ on a camera that is 8-9 years old.

 

hmm I just heard from Canon. I also had an issue with the on camera flash didn't always pop up. I had seen some videos on how to remedy this, but I was not about to attempt it. They want $200.00 to do the repair. I probably will give them the go ahead but I'm not happy. The camera is less than two years old.
Edit: The $200.00 actually includes the original check up, I requested, sensor cleaning and resolving the issue with the flash. They discounted the bill to $161.00 which includes shipping. I can live with this. That's only adding on $60.00 or so to original expected price.

 

A question for mirror-less camera owners…Is it necessary to clean the sensor frequently? It seems that having the sensor immediately exposed when removing the lens would add to its contamination. I don’t know the answer, but I’m looking for an honest and unbiased reply.