Static electricity explains most sensor dust issues, I think

It attracts particles from places you'd never expect.

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Absolutely... static was ruining my shots with these tiny gray specks all the time. I finally got serious about using a rocket bulb blower before every single lens swap now. I point the camera mount down, give it a few good squeezes inside, and it made a huge difference. It sounds simple but being super strict about that routine saved me so much cleaning hassle later.

terrylee1mo ago

Wow, static is such a pain with those tiny gray specks! They always show up right in the worst parts of the image. I totally get being strict with the rocket blower before every lens change. It feels like a small step but it makes a huge difference in keeping the sensor clean. Skipping that routine even once meant I'd spend ages cleaning spots later in editing. Now I do the exact same thing, pointing the mount down and giving it a few good squeezes. It really does save so much hassle and lets you focus on shooting instead of cleaning.

leo_black761mo ago

My Nikon D750 picks up static like crazy. I started using the blower every time (even though it's a pain) and it cut my editing time in half. Now I don't even think about it, just part of the routine.

nathan_hall4429d ago

Wait you guys are only dealing with tiny gray specks? My D750 pulls in these huge dark smudges that look like someone smeared charcoal on the sensor. I had no idea static could even do that. It got so bad I was scared I cracked something inside the camera. Maybe my blower isn't strong enough or I need to check my lens seals.