david strachan Posted December 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've previously used the Dust Detection, but now greyed out and not working. I've reset my M-P, used a fresh charged battery...but still no luck. Can't find anything in the manual. up to date OS 2.0.3.0. Tried various file recordings, eg DNG, DNG+JPG, etc. Sensor Cleaning opens the shutter. But no luck getting the Dust Detection to work. Any help greatly appreciated...thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 26, 2016 Posted December 26, 2016 Hi david strachan, Take a look here Sensor Cleaning Menu...Dust Detection not Working. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pop Posted December 26, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 26, 2016 On my M the menu item is active and working when there is a lens mounted; it's greyed out when there isn't. This sounds reasonable as the dust detection program analyses a picture taken with a small aperture. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcblxpt Posted December 26, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 26, 2016 Hi David, I had the same problem that I've reported here at the time.When I upgraded the firmware (I have the penultimate firmware update), that issue is over. Sorry my EnglishJoão 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks Pop. Yes have been trying with a lens on the camera. Thank you joao...I've reinstalled the 2.0.3.0 firmware, but still greyed out. Can't really think of any other fiddles to try. I know some would think it is just an "extra" not necessary to the photography, but I quite like it, and would like my camera working perfectly also. Any other thoughts gratefully received. cheers.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted December 27, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 27, 2016 The lens has been detected? Otherwise, try a factory reset (in the menu). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks Exodies. Did the reset. It's solved... Seems my ltm lenses with M adapters don't work for Dust Detection. Hint was from Pop..thanks mate! I tried one of my few M mount lenses...90mm-C...and Dust Detection worked...yea! For some reason the cut-outs on the adapters signal no lens perhaps. When i get home I'll try some other adapters. But good to know it is a hardware problem...glitch. Like all of us we want "perfect working order". Thanks everyone for your help. Cheers... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 28, 2017 Share #7 Posted April 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) LTM lens disabled it here too - love this forum - thanks guys! Now about that filthy sensor... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaron Posted April 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2017 Somewhat related: I have used the Dust Detection system on my M240 and it works but I don't understand how: does it save an image somewhere that can be filed away and used as a reference point? If not, exactly how does it work? --Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 1, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 1, 2017 It is just an analyzing tool, although I suspect you can use it as a mask in Photoshop. Anyway, I used it only once; far too sensitive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaron Posted May 2, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 2, 2017 It is just an analyzing tool, although I suspect you can use it as a mask in Photoshop. Anyway, I used it only once; far too sensitive. I'm not sure I follow you: unless it is saved somewhere, how would you get it into Photoshop? --Bob (rank Photoshop amateur) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted May 3, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 3, 2017 You can't. Jaapv was suspecting wrong. You use the spot picture displayed on the camera to drive your cleaning efforts. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Isn't in this case any sky/white wall photo taken at small diaphragm, at 200ISO and exposed correctly a spot picture? The reason I'm asking is because I have a one year old pristine bp M-P from the first owner for half the price. Got to love the M10. Edited May 3, 2017 by tri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 3, 2017 Isn't in this case any sky/white wall photo taken at small diaphragm, at 200ISO and exposed correctly a spot picture?... Yes, it is. Spot on, as they say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 3, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 3, 2017 You can't. Jaapv was suspecting wrong. You use the spot picture displayed on the camera to drive your cleaning efforts. Pity, it would have been usefdul. You can tell that I never use the feature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted May 3, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 3, 2017 I'm getting over my obsession with a spotless sensor. I agree with Jaap dust detection is too sensitive and with tri that the more useful method is to capture a picture of a white wall (or totally clear sky) to locate interfering particles (on a big screen computer) Even then its not the biggest deal for me. Why? Every image I work on is intended for exhibition sized at least 17x22", meaning I'm going to go over every inch of every image @ 100% looking for flaws to retouch (in PS), be they cigarette butts or sensor dust anyway When its too dirty, get out the kit. Seems changing lenses, no matter how carefully, mysteriously increases dust accumulation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaron Posted May 3, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 3, 2017 Of some slight interest: when I first tried to use this 'feature' by aiming at what I thought was a clear blue sky the camera told me it wasn't clear enough (non-homogenous?) and to try again. There's always a critic, isn't there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru2far2c Posted May 4, 2017 Share #17 Posted May 4, 2017 After running the dust detection whose swabs, liquid, lens pens do you use? Eyelead cleaning kit and VSGO swabs were suggested to me. Have used eclipse on other camera in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaron Posted May 4, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 4, 2017 I've used Eclipse products for a number of years now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted May 4, 2017 Share #19 Posted May 4, 2017 Rocket puffer has been sufficient for me so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru2far2c Posted May 4, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 4, 2017 I've used Eclipse products for a number of years now. Thanks- I just need some full swabs, they are around here somewhere. Found the liquid. Rocket puffer has been sufficient for me so far. yes, the rocket puffer works well. Sometimes it needs a little extra help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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