Probably doesn't matter whether it's on the back of the lens or on the
sensor filter. If it's dust it's inside what's supposed to be a sealed
camera. I did partially disassemble a Canon P&S to clean some dirt out
of the zoom mechanism but I had some instructions I'd found on the web.
I have no idea what it would be like to disassemble this camera.
Chuck Norcutt
Jim Nichols wrote:
> Chuck,
>
> To me, the intruding blob seems too out of focus to be on the sensor, unless
> it is a really fuzzy dust bunny. I would think it is closer to the lens
> elements. Is there any way to access this area of the camera?
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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> From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [OM] Anybody ever seen a P&S digital shot with dust?
>
>
>> At least that's what I think this is:
>> <http://www.chucknorcutt.com/temp/Sony%20DSC-W70%20with%20spot.jpg>
>>
>> This is from my daughter's Sony DSC-W70, a 7.1 MP P&S that's about 4
>> years old. Sure looks like dust/dirt on the sensor to me. I suppose it
>> could have gotten in somehow but maybe internal contamination from
>> mechanical wear? I think all the photos now have this "feature" but
>> I've asked her to clarify that.
>>
>> Anybody ever seen similar from a P&S. Thoughts on what else it could be?
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
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