How Do I Clean the Inside of a Digital SLR Camera?
Digital SLR (single lens reflex) cameras differ from point-and-shoot cameras in that SLRs feature interchangeable lenses. This means that the lens on the camera may be removed and replaced with another lens. While this gives the photographer much more flexibility, it also exposes the inside of the camera to dust and dirt. As a result, SLR cameras should be cleaned regularly to remove any dust or debris that may have settled on the camera’s digital sensor. Remove the lens or body cap currently attached to the camera’s body. Clean the inside of the camera in a dust-free room, such as one without carpeting. Dining rooms are typically good choices. Position the nozzle of your blower bulb close to the surface of the sensor without touching it, and squeeze the bulb. This will release a puff of air that will remove any loose, large particles of dust from the surface of the sensor. Remove a clean sensor cleaning swab from its package. Depending on your choice, the swab will either be dry and n
