Details of One-Day Sensor Cleaning Special
Midwest Camera Repair will be at our store with a pop-up sensor cleaning shop, offering $25 on-site sensor cleanings for interchangeable-lens cameras, performed by certified repair technicians. First 5 people will get free sensor cleaning -- Limited to one camera per person. We are not accepting appointments, registering helps us anticipate how many people to expect so we can be better prepared to serve you but does not establish an appointment. Cleanings will be completed in a first-come, first-served basis.
What should I bring?
- An interchangeable lens camera
- A body cap (we'll have some available to borrow for $3 during the event)
- A fully charged battery
What shouldn't I bring?
- Memory cards
- Easily detachable items (eyecups, wireless adapters)
- Battery grips
- Hand Grips
How long will it take to have my sensor cleaned?
Anticipate anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours to have your sensor cleaned at the event. We'll contact you as soon as the cleaning is completed. From our experience with previous events like this, we anticipate a high-volume of cleanings, which could cause a few hour wait. You can pick up your camera any time during our normal business hours (Weekdays 11:00AM-6:00PM | Weekends 11:00AM-5:00PM), if you can't make it in the rest of the day. Midwest Camera Repair will stop accepting sensor cleanings after 4:00PM, so please make sure you arrive before 4:00PM if you want your camera's sensor cleaned at the $25 rate.
Can I drop off my camera in advance to have the sensor cleaned at the $25 event special price?
No. We cannot accept drop offs prior to the event. Midwest Camera Repair will be facilitating sensor cleaning on a first come first serve basis. While you are required to drop off your camera during the event, you are not required to pick-up your camera by the end of the day. You are more than welcome to pick up your camera in the week following the event if that is more convenient.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sensor Cleaning
Why do I need my sensor cleaned?
Dust can accumulate on the part of the camera that takes the picture (the sensor), which plague your photos with black dots that appear in the same spot on every photo.
The outside of my camera is dirty/dusty, but I don't see spots in my photos. Should I still get my sensor cleaned?
No. Even if your camera exterior is dirty, if there are no spots in your photos, there's no reason to get your sensor cleaned. Performing external cleaning of the camera or cleaning the mirror cage cavity can actually push dust onto your sensor, so if it's not broken, don't to try to fix it! ;)
What is sensor cleaning?
A certified repairman will use a combination of a sensor scope, a sensor vacuum, a hurricane blower, and sensor swabs to remove any dust or other foreign material that has settled on your sensor.
Why is it recommended a professional performs the sensor cleaning?
Because the sensor is highly sensitive and easily scratched, we recommend leaving sensor cleaning to the professionals.
How much does it cost normally to have a sensor cleaned?
Midwest Camera Repair, previously located in Wyandotte, MI typically charged $65 to perform sensor cleanings. CameraMall also routinely charge $65 for sensor cleanings and promises a 48 hour turnaround. Midwest Camera Repair is no longer operating with a store front, as the owner recently retired -- so this is a really special treat for us to host them! This $25 sensor cleaning special we're offering runs one day only (Saturday, May 11th) and is a phenomenal deal! Stop by and take advantage of it to get your sensor cleaned!
