I'm new here and saw the post on CCD's and dust. I shoot a Nikon D1X and due to doing most of my shooting outside, I have experienced the unfortunate 'dust on the CCD' syndrone. It's nearly impossible to prevent the occurrence.
A friend of mine suggested a place in Houston that they had taken their Nikon D100 to with the same problem. The individual running the business is an authorized Nikon service provider. He cleaned my CCD, only took him about 15 minutes, then charged me $35. I think it was worth it considering the dust is only visible in shots that include a portion of the sky or if the image does not have a great deal in the way of 'busy'. He suggested that when I change my lens, I place the camera and lens inside a change bag. I happen to have one since my husband develops black and white when I shoot my Mamiya.
I plan to take my camera back in every 6 months or so to have it cleaned, more often when needed.
I don't know much about Canon products but I'm sure there must be authorized/qualifed individuals out there that can clean your CCD for you. I know I would be lost if I had to send my camera off somewhere to have it cleaned or serviced so finding the Nikon service rep in Houston has been a big relief.
Gwenna
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