michael_aycock1 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cleaned my sensor today with Eclipsed pre-moistened swabs. Used all 3 sensor swabs to get the sensor clean, watched the tutorial on Photographic Solutions website. Says to press down with enough pressure as to bend the swab. Seemed all good and well, took some pictures and downloaded to Lightroom. The pictures are distorted, split horizontally with all sorts of color? Not all photo's, every third or fourth picture is messed up? I switched CF card with the same results. Did I press to hard on my sensor or was there not enough sensor cleaner on swab? Has anyone had a similar experience? Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Ian Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 <p>You certainly may have destroyed the sensor, but it's also possible residue left on the sensor has caused distortion, colors screwed up and the other problems. Of course if that were the case, then the distortions should be consistent. Could you post some examples? </p> <p>My gut says it's probably pretty likely that you damaged either the sensor, or (marginally more likely) it's connection to the board, especially since there is inconsistency in the images.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_bryant1 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>Can you post a sample picture?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Javkin Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>If you damaged anything, you most likely damaged the filter that is mounted in front of your sensor. Although this is not trivial or inexpensive to replace, it's a much less serious problem, and it is less expensive than replacing your sensor.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 replacement of the CMOS filter is pretty close to the value of the old 5D. Might wanna consider an IR conversation... Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e._r._averitt Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>Michael, sorry to hear about your troubles.</p> <p>I do recall that the filter of the 5D has a lot of trouble, when certain cleaning fluids are used. If all else has failed, you could try a cleaning with a SensorKlear pen, before sending it off to Canon for service.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pto189 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>You should not do anything at this point of time. Send it to one of the Canon Factory Service Centers. If they can clean the sensor, you're lucky. If you have ruined the sensor while cleaning, think of buying a new one.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_aycock1 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>Thanks everyone! Here are some sample photo's from right after I cleaned the sensor.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_aycock1 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>Sample photo 2</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_aycock1 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>Sample Photo 3</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_bryant1 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>That is definitely not dirt or residue on the sensor. Looks like an electrical failure of some kind. Possibly related to the cleaning; maybe some fluid seeped into the connections?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmanuk Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Long shot. Could that be a shutter delay/problem.Try a factory reset take out all batteries inc button for time . leave for a bit and restart. Would you get such a clear cut line with a sensor clean.regards miken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmanuk Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 2 curtain syc set in function s? miken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBaker Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>I agree with Alan. This is not residue on the sensor. The second image looks really weird as if it contains 2 images. Electronic or shutter. Try a factory reset as Mike suggests. I've cleaned my 5D sensor a number of times using Sensorklear Pro with no problems whatsoever. If a reset doesn't work, send it back to Canon. Good luck.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_f1 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>The files on your CF card are corrupted. Try a different card and reformating it. Probably not related to the sensor cleaning.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_f1 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>sorry double post.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljlawson Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>If not the card as Steve suggests (you say you switched cards) maybe the card reader? Do the pics look like this on the camera screen as well as your pc?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendel_leisk Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>I think they would look messed up on the camera LCD as well, even if it's just a card problem.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_aycock1 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions! Will test after work, post findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_aycock1 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 <p>and the correct answer is.......................MESSED up pc card reader! Thank the lucky stars!<br> I viewed the pictures on the camera LCD as suggested by Michael and they are fine? Downloaded the pictures to my ipad and they are fine! It must be my built in card reader in my hp desktop which I have already replaced a year or so ago.<br> Thanks for everyones input! I guess I'll have to wait for the next 5d mark III? :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markonestudios Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 <p>Thank God for that! :)</p> <p>As an aside, I have found built in card readers on desktops to be notorious. Or maybe it's on HP desktops, as all the ones I've used have been on HP machines. They either don't work, or do so very poorly. I NEVER use them.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmanuk Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Glad to help Michael. Enjoy your photos regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_landrum Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 <p>I've used the CF card reader on my 64-bit HP for a year or so - no problems, works great.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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