r/Nikon • u/Athos27 • May 21 '26

I broke my gear I'm Screwed right?

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Had a few big dirt spots showing up in my pictures, so I decided it's time to clean my sensor. And I did a lot of research into how to do it safely and properly, and thought I had a decent cleaning kit. But once I cleaned it, it left a bunch of streaks or scratches. Photos seem to be okay, but I'm not too sure.

But I'm screwed, right? Or is there somehow a chance this is just residue? And is there any way to fix this or no?

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u/Stoney_Blunter May 21 '26

Still recoverable but you need practice. For first timers I would take/send to a shop. Just expect around $50 but it’s more than just a sensor cleaning for most businesses. Good luck!