Sensor Spots

[chaynes4@me.com]

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I cannot keep the M10 sensor clean. I've been extremely careful changing lenses in the field, almost never do it, but there are always spots. Sometimes I spend 20 minutes just cleaning up fuzzy dots in Photoshop.

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[pedaes]

Cleaning up in Photoshop will not clean the sensor. My experience with all digital Leicas is you get some internal dirt attach to sensor initially and after a short time it is just the normal odd speck, if you are careful as you describe.. Get a eyelead sensor cleaner kit (Leica and Sony model) and give the sensor a good clean. Use the dust detection feature to check you have got it all. I also use a Artic Butterfly brush for the odd spot clean.

Both good investment IMHO.

[jaapv]

Welcome. Better to spend 5 minutes to clean your sensor. In the M FAQ. At the top of the M240 forum, for instance, you'll find a detailed protocol.

[chaynes4@me.com]

Well, yes, I know I can't clean the sensor in Photoshop. (?) I watched a Leica factory video about their technique for cleaning the sensor and I'm going to do what they do; Sensor Gel Stick, inspection with Visible Dust Sensor Loupe. Thanks for the input.

[Tailwagger]

One thing to mention is that often, when I think my sensor is dirty, its actually the result of a bit of dust on the rear element of the optic.  Always easier to check and clean them first.