On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:52:13 -0500, Mark Cassino wrote: >The problem is that the dust spots don't show up as specks - they show up >as a fairly large area that is just slightly darker. So you really can;t >edit them out.
I know, I've had them. They can be edited, but it's not as easy as just a speck, but easier than removing a scratch that runs the entire length of the image. I have a foot operated air pump with a long hose to use to blow out any dust. I have put some filtering material over the pump intake to ensure I don't end up blowing dust onto the sensor. Others have suggested various high pressure gases to blow dust off the sensor, but high pressure gas is cold and suddenly freezing a small portion of the sensor can cause it's own problems. >I usually go to the beach to shoot during storms, so the wind is really >whipping. Thing would probably be better under normal conditions. I can be on the beach at any time - a roaring gale and rain or 42 degrees celcius. I keep my camera in a pelican case in my backpack (easier to carry) and take it out when I need it. I used to use a camera sock that covered the whole camera except for the front of the lens, but it was a pain when I needed to change the film and the sock doesn't fit with my doubleheaded flash. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
