how do i put my eos rebel t3 into cleaning mode?

[ebiggs1 · Accepted solution]

Select <  > tab, [Clean manually], press the <SET> button.

[bobbaloo888]

I have gone to that screen, and I have LCD Brightness, LCD Off/On, Date/Time, Language, and Feature Guide are the only choices.  So, somehow that feature was disabled/ removed from my camera.

[ebiggs1]

It could very well be as the T3 is a less expensive version of the T3i.  The T3 therefore has fewer features.  I have only used the T3i.  I do not have a T3 here to look at.  Thought it mght be worth a try, sorry.

[Stephen]

Hi bobbaloo888!

In order to get to the proper menu, please ensure you're in one of the Creative Zone Modes on your top dial (like "P"), then follow the advice from ebiggs1. The exact instructions are also on page 173 in the Owner's Manual found HERE. 

We hope this helps!

[bobbaloo888]

Thank you.  I recently took a trip to southern Africa, and took almost 2000 photos, most of which have dark spots on them apparently from dirt on the filter.  I have cleaned it, and now it is perfect. 

Thanks!

bobbaloo888