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“A dirty little secret”

Have you ever wondered what causes those mysterious spots that appear in your photos? For photographers, particularly those who use interchangeable lens cameras, this is a common occurrence.

If you are constantly using your camera and switching lenses during photo shoots, then you’ve probably experienced this problem before.

multiple “black spots” show the dust on the sensor

These mysterious spots are caused by dust or dirt on your sensor, which is completely normal and virtually unavoidable. To combat this problem, most camera makers have included a sensor cleaning function in newer camera models. However, sometimes this handy little feature just isn’t enough, which is why cleaning the camera sensor is a painstaking chore that every photographer has to deal with every so often.

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