Just today I received my first SLR camera, a Digital Rebel XT. After spending some time admiring the spectactular quality and flexibility in comparison to my previous camera (Fuji S602z) I noticed a major issue with my sky shots as the sun went down and I started tweaking exposure. As I went back through my previous photos and examined them more closely, I found the problem was there from the moment I opened the package.
The problem? A big spot on the photo. The spot does not move based on zoom, there is no visible dust on the sensor (or lens, or in viewfinder). Any cleaning attempts have been futile. The spot seems there to stay
The following is a picture, actual size from an 8MP original. The image has been brightened to make it more obvious at this size, but is quite obvious in the original as well..
So, what do you guys think? Is it some barely visible smudge on the sensor? Is it a defect in the sensor? If I have to pay for shipping to repair replace a brand new and expensive camera for a defect that shouldn't have made it past Q&A, I will be... quite unhappy.
Thanks, and sorry my introduction to your forum is due to a problem. Hopefully my future posts will be more positive.
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