I recently noticed some interesting dim spots that appear in my landscape shots, and they appear at the same place consistently, as shown below. I realized that I faced the common issue that annoys all the interchangeable-lens camera users: the sensor dust.




Camera sensor dust is unavoidable for interchangeable lens cameras, especially when we have more than one lens to switch between, so it is good to know how to deal with the camera sensor dust. Therefore, I decided to compile a quick guide to share with you guys when cleaning my camera (Sony NEX-6). I hope it can help those who need it. The guide consists of two parts:
Identify Steps and Cleaning Steps.
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