Fujifilm Camera Sensor (How To Clean)

How to clean your Fujifilm X-T5 camera sensor. This info also applies to X-T4, X-S20, X-H2, and GFX cameras containing IBIS units. It covers how to check your sensor, the correct camera settings to make before you clean, and how to hold and use the sensor swab and cleaning fluid.

📔 Table of Contents
00:00 - Intro and Welcome
00:35 - Disclaimer
01:06 - How To Check For a Dirty Camera Sensor
02:28 - Materials Needed To Clean Sensor
03:08 - How To Check Your Sensor Size For Cleaning
03:31 - Prepare Your Camera for Sensor Cleaning
05:03 - Prepare Your Cleaning Workspace
05:40 - Initial Sensor Cleaning: Using The Air Blower
06:01 - Applying Cleaning Fluid to Sensor Swab
06:50 - How To Hold and Use Your Sensor Swab
07:35 - Dealing With Extra Residue
08:13 - IMPORTANT: Do Not Use Compressed Air
08:32 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion
09:50 - Goodbye and Outro

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[mikeireland]

The most complete demonstration of this that I have seen.

[basilkiwan]

OMG! I did it. I cleaned my new (used) X-H2 that I had just bought. It had a really stubborn big piece of schmutz on the sensor. It took 3 swabs, but it worked! I'm thrilled Your calm, thorough and complete explanation was reassuring for something that is otherwise nerve wracking. Thank you!!

[kdkub]

One thing that I have got into a habit of is to wash my hands with dawn dish soap (or any dish soap) this removes oils on hands before a cleaning. I found this to be invaluable when doing any sort of cleaning.

[mariodennisVA]

Before cleaning my sensor, I always check the lens for dust/debris that might get on the sensor after I clean it. Thanks for the great tutorial, Chris.

[maxmason]

Took me three attempts but looking clean! Thanks for your advice. Definitely one of the most trustworthy and helpful channels out there, especially regarding Fujifilm gear. You're a saint really appreciate your work and your talents :)

[ulflanz]

A faster way of preparation is to put the camera into update mode. It also locks the IBIS and the shutter. Putting the fluid to the swabs depends on the cleaning kit you bought. Some of them wants the fluid only on one side of the swab and wants you to wait after putting the fluid to the swab for a few seconds (10 seconds with the kit i bought) before wiping over the sensor.

[laupek]

You are a fantastic teacher. Explanations are super clear.

[SergevanNeck]

Just did this to my X-T5 and it worked great! And thanks to you, not scary at all! Dude, you saved me so much money right now because up until I first saw this video I thought it was something only qualified, manufacturer approved repair technicians could do.

[keithdavies]

Hi Chris have just cleaned the sensor on my XS-10 following your instructions to the letter and it seems to have resolved the problem. For anyone out there a bit nervous about cleaning your sensor watch this video and you won't go wrong. Thanks again Chris

[Toby]

I consider myself a reasonably experienced photographer who has previously cleaned his own sensors, but watching this I learnt some important sh!t - particularly the settings around an IBIS equipped camera. This is a really well put together, clear and concise video. Thank you.

[progfan]

The way you explain things is so detailled and yet easy to understand! Thanks for your efforts and the very sympathic way you're presenting your videos! You're the best!

[littlemilligan]

I DID Thank you so much for your great demonstration. I have been so afraid of doing this that I would wait until the camera store that is 45 miles away had a sensor cleaning event every 3 months. Then I would be $40 for someone to clean the sensor. I just noticed a big spot on my new XT5 after changing the lens and I am getting ready to do a special trip so I ordered the kit from Amazon that you linked and I watched this video several times, took notes, and did it. I am so grateful for your channel. I always make sure that I like every video you post, even ones that aren't about a subject that I am interested in - just so you can get likes. You provide a great service. Again I can't say thank you enough.

[butchcassidy]

One would think Fuji engineers would program a cleaning menu that configures the camera for cleaning with one menu selection. Great brief!

[Argolich]

Perfect! And you are certainly right. It can be daunting! That fear of horribly mangling a critical part of your camera. But a thorough and easy to understand explanation. Thanks!!

[heyitspizzanight]

Thanks, Chris! Have had my XH2S nearly 2 years now and finally need to clean the sensor. Knew you’d have informative and reassuring instructions here.

[exsesx]

Thank you! I recently noticed some annoying spots on my images (Fujifilm X-S20), and as a beginner, the thought of cleaning the sensor and figuring out how to do it felt overwhelming. Your video made the process so much easier to understand. I've already ordered all the tools I need for the cleaning. Thanks again, and have a great day!

[davidhillier]

Pretty proficient with that butterfly knife...🤔.... Great explanation and demonstration. Glad I watched as I was unaware of having to turn off the IBIS... Just switching to Fujifilm and purchased a mint X-H1 so was looking for tutorials on the Fuji system and found your channel today. Looking forward to watching all your videos. Easy to follow, very informative, precise. They are like a Netflix series you can't turn off and need to binge. Keep up the great work!!

[JWieg]

Thanks. Did my first sensor clean on my x-t5 this way and gave me a much needed confidence boost that I can do this myself

[Kiite]

Excellent instruction as always. Was a tad nervous, but after doing it once I got all my cameras sensors tested and cleaned!

[nicholas]

Thank you so much! Doing plane spotting my sensor was driving me crazy! All that blue sky and the spots.