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Shadows on my photos

by sjde Nov 23, 2013 8:47PM PST

I have a Lumix camera and when I preview pictures or print them, I have spots/shadows--pretty much round gray spots . First one, always in the same spot and about the size of a pencil eraser, but now I'm noticing more. The camera is only about a year old. Does this mean I need to bring it in to be cleaned or what?

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by snapshot2 Forum moderator Nov 23, 2013 11:22PM PST

It would be helpful to know the camera model number.
I am going to guess you have a DSLR camera.

If so,

You likely have dust on the mirror or dust on the MOS sensor.
Your camera instructions should have directions for cleaning those parts.
Follow those instructions.

If you have a point and shoot type camera you likely have dust on the front of the lens (glass).
Examine and clean with a soft dry cotton lint free cloth.
You can breathe on the lens to add some moisture to help with the cleaning.
Gently clean the lens, don't scrub it.

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