> I know there is a self clean function on the camera Don't know about the Nikon, but the Canon Rebel XT has a cleaning function (selectable from the menu) that basically raises the mirror and opens the shutter curtain for you to blow away alien particles. Its just like a photo in bulb, so if the Nikon allows to shoot without the lens, maybe that would be the way yo go. I suppose he should use a rubber blower, since water in his breath could result in nasty side-effects. Whatever he does, JUST BLOW and do not touch the sensor. HTH. ********************** www.alberto-tirado.com johnploy.blogspot.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com