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How to remove dust under a camera lens?

Asked by xTheDreamer (897points) May 12th, 2011

I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera and I’ve noticed that there’s this sort of small feather looking dust under the first lens.
You wouldn’t notice the feather dust when your taking a picture indoors or low light sceneries but in direct sunlight kind of pictures and or recording a video you’d notice it and it’s quite bothering.

So is there a way to clean the dust out or something?

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RealEyesRealizeRealLies's avatar

If it is dust within the inner lens elements, there’s really nothing short of a full disassembly that could address the issue.

But the “feather” you describe may not be dust at all. Sounds more akin to mold. Setting the lens out in direct sunlight will often eradicate it within a few hours.

xTheDreamer's avatar

@RealEyesRealizeRealLies Hm interesting, I never knew mold could form in camera lenses. Thanks for your tip, I’ll try it out and see if it’ll work.

RealEyesRealizeRealLies's avatar

Yes, it’s often mistaken for dust or element separation.

Hibernate's avatar

Or you could go to a photo shop and ask there for some guidance.

xTheDreamer's avatar

@Hibernate We don’t have a photo shops that has knowledgable professionals to give such guidance here :P They’d just answer “I don’t know” or “We’re not sure what you should do” etc.

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