Sensor Cleaning Question

[shoutinhalls]

Greetings all!

I am a very new photographer and think I may have gotten something on my sensor. I called a local place that cleans them but they gave me contradicting information:

First he said that the spots in my photos should not change size regardless of the zoom on the lens, then he said that it could change when I was just going to try and clean the lens again.

I am just trying to find out if the spots could be on the sensor and not the lens, even though they change size when zoomed in or out. Want to get that cleared up before spending $50 on something that may not resolve the issue, I already have checked the lens and see nothing wrong on either side.

These are two photos where you can see the difference of the spot in the top right corner

thanks!

[Waddizzle]

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@shoutinhalls wrote:

Hi all,

I ended up taking this to a shop in town and they showed me on the sensor where two small pieces of dust were, very clear with a loupe. I decided to have it cleaned professionally because I tend to be clumsy, they were great, only $50, and the guy said he would clean again for free if anything popped up within the next 7 days. Thanks for everyone’s help!

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Smart move.  If in doubt, let an expert do it, or show you how.  Never be afraid to ask questions because it might make you look dumb.  My definition of dumb questions are the questions that you're too afraid pr embarassed to ask.

[TTMartin]

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@Waddizzle wrote:

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@shoutinhalls wrote:

Hi all,

I ended up taking this to a shop in town and they showed me on the sensor where two small pieces of dust were, very clear with a loupe. I decided to have it cleaned professionally because I tend to be clumsy, they were great, only $50, and the guy said he would clean again for free if anything popped up within the next 7 days. Thanks for everyone’s help!

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Smart move.  If in doubt, let an expert do it, or show you how.  Never be afraid to ask questions because it might make you look dumb.  My definition of dumb questions are the questions that you're too afraid pr embarassed to ask.

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The one other dumb question is - 'Will you marry me?' I've been paying for that one for over 30 years.

[ScottyP]

Glad you got it handled.  I do still recommend buying a Rocket Blower, or any decent version of one. It is just a rubber squeeze bulb with a pointy nozzle that blasts air when squeezed. Squoze. Squozen.  90% of dust can be removed like that.  You won't want to go to the shop on a regular basis for routine dust removal just based on the inconvenience alone, never mind the $50 fee, and the blower is about the simplest thing in the world to do.

[Waddizzle]

"The one other dumb question is - 'Will you marry me?' I've been paying for that one for over 30 years."  

"Do you know why divorce is so expensive?  Because it is worth it."  Rooster Cogburn