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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 105470" data-attributes="member: 9240">Wet cleaning should remove particles, though it may take several applications.&nbsp; It's also something that if done improperly can damage the sensor and void the warranty, so if you don't know how to do it then don't do it yourself.&nbsp; Best first step, if the self-cleaning doesn't work, is to use air to clean it.&nbsp; Do not use compressed air or blow on it yourself.&nbsp; Get a bulb blower and, after locking the mirror up and holding the camera face down, use the blower to blow particles away and let gravity and air pressure remove them from the camera.&nbsp; Again, if you're not comfortable doing this yourself then bring it to someone.&nbsp; There are plenty videos available if you look on YouTube to show you the proper way.&nbsp; It's not difficult, but it could be costly if you mess up.&nbsp; You know yourself, and whether or not you should be capable.&nbsp; If nothing else, watching someone else in person the first time is likely the best assessment of whether you can do it the next time.Nikon will clean it under warranty, but you'll have to take it to an authorized repair shop or ship it back, so if you do this then try to get enough shutter actuations under your belt that you're past 3000 or so, which is where I've heard this problem dissipates.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 105470, member: 9240"] Wet cleaning should remove particles, though it may take several applications. It's also something that if done improperly can damage the sensor and void the warranty, so if you don't know how to do it then don't do it yourself. Best first step, if the self-cleaning doesn't work, is to use air to clean it. Do not use compressed air or blow on it yourself. Get a bulb blower and, after locking the mirror up and holding the camera face down, use the blower to blow particles away and let gravity and air pressure remove them from the camera. Again, if you're not comfortable doing this yourself then bring it to someone. There are plenty videos available if you look on YouTube to show you the proper way. It's not difficult, but it could be costly if you mess up. You know yourself, and whether or not you should be capable. If nothing else, watching someone else in person the first time is likely the best assessment of whether you can do it the next time. Nikon will clean it under warranty, but you'll have to take it to an authorized repair shop or ship it back, so if you do this then try to get enough shutter actuations under your belt that you're past 3000 or so, which is where I've heard this problem dissipates. [/QUOTE]

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