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Fine, vertical lines on all photos (Shooting on a 70D)

efox96
Apprentice

For a while now I've been noticing these strange fine, but densely packed vertical lines on my photos. They are there raw, more noticeable when edited, and noticeable when printed.

They weren't there when my camera was new back in 2014, but over the last few years they've been getting more and more noticeable.

They are most noticeable on a smooth, even gradient like a soft sky shot.

I'm uploading 2 photos I took yesterday that show the lines well. One raw copy and one edited copy of each. 

Could this be an age issue with my camera? Is something inside warn out or damaged? Is there something wrong with my SD card? Are my camera setting wacky? are there issues with my lenses? (this has been going on longer than I've owned one of my two main lenses.)

Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated! 

Thank you!

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Tronhard
Elite
Elite

To be honest at the resolution that we are able to see images posted here, I find it hard to see the lines, but I don't doubt your word.

If the said lines are appearing in your RAW images, it suggests to me that something is happening with the sensor, especially, as I understand it, you are seeing this across multiple lenses.   I assume you have tried switching cards already to eliminate that possibility, even if it is unlikely.

I would suggest contacting Canon Tech support: 1-800-OK-CANON to have a chat with those folks


cheers, TREVOR

"All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow", Leo Tolstoy;
"Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase" Percy W. Harris

Thank you so much for your speedy response, Trevor! 

I fear it may be a sensor issue.

I'm disappointed the photos aren't able to open up more on this forum. Viewing them full screen and zooming slightly helps identify the lines. They are quite small and I'm sure wouldn't bother the average viewer, but they are starting to drive me nuts. The lines aren't noticeable in busier, more colorful photos, if you're not looking for them.

I've just updated my firmware.

No, I haven't tried a different SD card yet. I only thought of it as I was typing. 

It looks like I have some experiments to conduct and some phone calls to make!

Thank you very much for providing the tech support number!

-Lizzie

wq9nsc
Authority
Authority

They are easily visible when you download the images and magnify them to 100%.  But I have never seen anything like this before that was from a sensor fault, it looks almost like some odd grime or a strange artifact from the RAW conversion process. 

I grabbed a screen shot of the downloaded magnified (to 200%) portion of one of your images to make it easier for others to see what is showing up in your images.

RodgerLines.jpg

EOS 1DX M3, 1DX M2, 1DX, 5DS R, M6 Mark II, 1D M2, EOS 650 (film), many lenses, XF400 video

Peter
Authority
Authority

Upload raw files. Use a filehost.

ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

Updating the FW will not help. Having the sensor professionally cleaned might be a good idea. A top quality SD card from a known good source can also help. ebay and Amazon are not known good sources for SD cards. Local stores  like Best Buy, Walmart or Costco, etc., are better places. Top mail order stores like B&H, Adorama, etc., are good, too.

Beyond that sending it to Canon for a C&C is the best option. Tell them what is going on and what you have done. The more info the better.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

efox96
Apprentice

Thank you all for your input! It was all very helpful! It gave me lots to work with as I ran a few more experiments and had some conversations with experts. It looks like it's likely to be a sensor issue, so I will be sending the poor old camera off to the camera doctor.  

Thanks again to each of you for sharing your camera and tech wisdom!

Lizzie

Glad you have a resolution and a way forward.  Good luck!


cheers, TREVOR

"All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow", Leo Tolstoy;
"Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase" Percy W. Harris

ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

The only “expert” is Canon. Make sure you send it to them.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

Absolutely!

To clarify my previous note:

My meaning behind "experts": The specialist at my local camera, video, and audio store that I originally bought my camera from almost a decade ago. AND Canon technical support VIA the phone number that Trevor shared above.

My meaning when I said "Camera Doctor": Canon Factory Service Center. She is on her way now directly to Canon.

I apologize if my goofy verbiage was alarming or confusing.

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