The drama over image spots began months ago, and I naturally thought it was my lens, not the sensor. Ergo, I cleaned both ends and kept going. Most of my shots were “ok” but there were a few that included blue skys and the nasty buggahs appeared. My “do-it-yourself” attitude arrived just after reading the manual regarding “manual cleaning.” HA! My photos were “ok” prior to my handiwork then  corrupted afterward. Thank goodness for Lighthaus Cameras in Kona, Hawai’i. I found them in my (yes, my personal Hawai’i phonebook), but it was the article here that put my not-so-happy ass in the car to visit them. They have a super-kewl store, LOTS of cameras, lenses, filters, bags (Crumpler brand as well), and if you need it they have it. I was TOTALLY surprised – happy I might add. The sensor was spotted up and the dust inside was knee deep. Within an hour Lighthaus took my camera from yucko to perfecto. I returned back to the condo to pack my gear to leave for the day – and snapped this sunny photo prior to venturing South. Aloha.