rafael_macia Posted May 5, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) My brand new (one week) SL has a couple of sensor spots, which look to be light oil. Any suggestions on cleaning the sensor? Would the same procedure be used as on my M-P 240? thanking anyone for any help in advance, Rafael Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Hi rafael_macia, Take a look here Sensor spots on a brand new SL. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
FlashGordonPhotography Posted May 5, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2017 Mine gets them too. Both cameras. I originally though it was from the lens but now I'm starting to think it's from the shutter as it doesn't seem to matter what lens I use. Same procedure as the M is fine. I'm using the "oil" version of the visible dust swabs/liquid. Gordon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 5, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2017 It's quite common for new camera shutters to spit a little oil at first. Obviously you need to wet clean the sensor to remove them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) It's quite common for new camera shutters to spit a little oil at first. Obviously you need to wet clean the sensor to remove them. Understood. I read nowhere of an M-P style "sensor check/inspect". ... to see if I have done a complete job. I will just swab and pray thanks! Edited May 6, 2017 by rafael_macia Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtong Posted June 14, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 14, 2017 With such a high-quality EVF, the SL have, you just need to put on the lens and shift the aperture to the highest where you can easily spot any dust. Just point towards a bright light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted June 14, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 14, 2017 I would rather go to the place you bought the camera. That should be part of the typical service (cleaning of sensor) - I think I even got a voucher for that, though I never used it. As a certified Leica dealer they should have more experience than you (sorry, no offence meant, please). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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