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What could be wrong with Olympus E400
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My E-400 was my first ever DSLR and I still love to use it even if it is 6 years old. Its still my first love (camera wise) I still love to use it especially on holidays – its quick and easy to use and light rather than bringing my 5D II.
I was in Dublin recently and decided to use my trusted old Oly but have noticed these horrible squiggly lines. I’ve had the sensor cleaned before but is it a sensor issue or lens issue or just old age in a DSLR? And the big question is – can this be sorted? I would hate to have to retire my trusted old Olly.
Just to show you what I mean.
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I would say that is a lot to be considered dust, my suspicion would be that it would be something thats staining a large portion of the sensor, like oil/ lubricant as you mention, or even fungus, although its unusual to get fungus in our climate (although not impossible).
I would start by having a look at your sensor, shining a small flashlight in there, to see if there is something on the sensor, and if so, what it is.
When was the last time you had your sensor cleaned, have you experienced anything like this before, and also how long has it been since you last used the camera, and if unused for a long’ish time, where has it been stored in that period ?
Thank you for your reply Damian. I usually store it in my camera bag in my dining room. I think I had it cleaned about two years ago but its not a camera that I would be using a lot. However, I still like to dig it out on rare occasions.
I will get the sensor cleaned in Limerick and just let who is doing it what the issue is. I had never thought of fungus but it could be it too.
Thanks for your help Damian
No problem Helen. If it was me, and going to get it cleaned anyway, I would be tempted to take a look with a small flashlight, but I guess I would be curious, lol. Good luck with it, and hope it’s something that is repairable, and economical to do so :)
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