Cleaning your own dSLR is tricky business. Make sure you're doing it right so you don't make things worse in the process. Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, covering the big screen, small ...

Cleaning a camera should make it work better, not create damage to the camera’s components. Using things like paper towels or cleaning solutions not specifically designed for cameras could cause ...

Point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras have a knack for attracting dirt, and that grime can show up in pictures. Sand and moisture at the beach can render a good camera unusable. Here’s how to clean it up.

Beyond the Sensor Clean function ... Trusted camera shop. The sensor is fragile and expensive, $60 for a professional cleaning is far cheaper than a new T3i. You can also use compressed air to blow ...

To check for dust on your sensor, use the longest focal length or zoom setting of your lens, focus to infinity, and use a ...

Let’s kick off with a disclaimer – Nikon recommends that if your camera’s image sensor has any specks of dust that can’t be cleaned away with an unobtrusive waft of air, you should send it off to an ...

If you own a DSLR, periodically cleaning your sensor isn’t just good hygeine, it makes for cleaner, better photographs. Of course, getting the sensor properly cleaned can cost a pretty penny, but ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Once you’ve invested in a digital camera or bought new lenses, keeping all the components safe and clean is a high priority. Simply storing everything in a cupboard or the original box just won’t do.