Dust on Sensor

[Chris2]

My fairly new Pentax K10D has already got 2 spots of dust on the sensor. Is there a recommended way of removing this?
thanks
Chris

 

[Jazz28]

Hi, If you haven't done so already, go into sensor cleaning (mirror up) and use a puff from a lens cleaner. Take the brush off first and give a gentle puff or two. To check if it's clean, illuminate a piece of copier paper evenly take a shot, then look at it. It should be nice and clean.

 

[Chris2]

Thanks Jazz, I'll give it a go.
Chris

 

[Chris2]

That'll teach me not to read the manual, it is all explained nice and clearly just as you described. Now I have a nice clean sensor. I had heard from others that sensors need cleaning by experts or special tools, but for this camera it seems easy.
thanks again
Chris

 

[Jazz28]

Hi Chris
Glad you got it cleaned. Yeah, I've heard that to, as long as you're careful and take your time, there's no reason why you can't do it yourself, all a ploy to get you to part with your money.