DIY cleaning a camera
p.1 #1DIY cleaning a camera
Anyone do anything to unstick the buttons on your camera body?
I sent my camera into Precision last year under Pro support and was less than thrilled after the "cleaning". Some items were replaced, and that is another topic. I'm disappointed in the lack of durability of some of the parts on these cameras. I had the LCD replaced due to what looked like screen burn in the upper corner. This is on an A1, and I believe others experience the same thing, IIRC. The A1 is the only Sony camera I ever had this happen with. Now, it is beginning again.
So, back to the original question.
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I sent my camera into Precision last year under Pro support and was less than thrilled after the "cleaning". Some items were replaced, and that is another topic. I'm disappointed in the lack of durability of some of the parts on these cameras. I had the LCD replaced due to what looked like screen burn in the upper corner. This is on an A1, and I believe others experience the same thing, IIRC. The A1 is the only Sony camera I ever had this happen with. Now, it is beginning again.
So, back to the original question.
Jul 12, 2026 at 08:26 AM
p.1 #2DIY cleaning a camera
Do you have the shutter closed to protect the sensor from dust? That burn looks as if sunlight got in.
Jul 12, 2026 at 08:50 AM
p.1 #3DIY cleaning a camera
mogul wrote:
Do you have the shutter closed to protect the sensor from dust? That burn looks as if sunlight got in.
Yes, I do. This is an area where my cheek contacts the screen.
Do you have the shutter closed to protect the sensor from dust? That burn looks as if sunlight got in.
Yes, I do. This is an area where my cheek contacts the screen.
Jul 12, 2026 at 08:57 AM
p.1 #5DIY cleaning a camera
My *AF button started sticking 2 days ago. I could see a thin build up of gunk around the body of the button that goes inside the body. I used some floss to scrape up and out what I could see, then a very very mild cleaner or water (distilled is best) on the tip of a q tip to get the rest, and it's back to normal. I will say my Sony buttons on my A1 and even a7rv don't feel as springy as my canon buttons did and stick more 🤷
I'm not surprised by the screen issue. They don't feel very durable to me. I'll keep an eye out on mine as that's where my nose and cheek put a lot of pressure on the screen at times. Really wish we could have flipped the screen over to protect it! Sorry, that stinks!
I'm not surprised by the screen issue. They don't feel very durable to me. I'll keep an eye out on mine as that's where my nose and cheek put a lot of pressure on the screen at times. Really wish we could have flipped the screen over to protect it! Sorry, that stinks!
Jul 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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p.1 #6DIY cleaning a camera
BigBabyMoses06 wrote:
My *AF button started sticking 2 days ago. I could see a thin build up of gunk around the body of the button that goes inside the body. I used some floss to scrape up and out what I could see, then a very very mild cleaner or water (distilled is best) on the tip of a q tip to get the rest, and it's back to normal. I will say my Sony buttons on my A1 and even a7rv don't feel as springy as my canon buttons did 🤷
Thanks for your input. Maybe springs are getting weak. I would hope Pro support would have caught that. Non-factory service is about my only dissatisfaction with the Sony product.
My *AF button started sticking 2 days ago. I could see a thin build up of gunk around the body of the button that goes inside the body. I used some floss to scrape up and out what I could see, then a very very mild cleaner or water (distilled is best) on the tip of a q tip to get the rest, and it's back to normal. I will say my Sony buttons on my A1 and even a7rv don't feel as springy as my canon buttons did 🤷
Thanks for your input. Maybe springs are getting weak. I would hope Pro support would have caught that. Non-factory service is about my only dissatisfaction with the Sony product.
Jul 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
p.1 #8DIY cleaning a camera
EB-1 wrote:
Do you use an LCD cover?
EBH
I could, but not sure it would help. Never had to on any of the others. I'll likely get one to see if it will keep it isolated. I am keeping it closed on the new camera I just bought.
Do you use an LCD cover?
EBH
I could, but not sure it would help. Never had to on any of the others. I'll likely get one to see if it will keep it isolated. I am keeping it closed on the new camera I just bought.
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM
p.1 #9DIY cleaning a camera
I went ahead and bought some screen protectors to see if it will slow it down. I have used a camera repair shop in Houston that does a very good job. If it expands, I may buy the part and have them change it out and give it a good cleaning.
Jul 12, 2026 at 05:15 PM