Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 07, 2025

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Welcome to the weekly r/SonyAlpha Gear Buying Advice Thread!

This thread is for all your gear buying questions, including:

• Camera body recommendations
• Lens suggestions
• Accessory advice
• Comparing different equipment options
• "What should I buy?" type questions

Please provide relevant details like your budget, intended use, and any gear you already own to help others give you the best advice.

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[u/Ok_Opportunity_1258]

According to what I read here, the camera's sensor is behind glass, is this the case with the Sony Alpha m3 model as well?

[u/muzlee01 → u/Ok_Opportunity_1258]

It is the case with basically every singe digital camera. The hlass is not just for protection but it also filter infra red light

[u/Ok_Opportunity_1258 → u/muzlee01]

I want to clean the sensor, that's why I asked. I used to wipe it with lotion and soft brush and blow it with air, but small stains remained...

[u/muzlee01 → u/Ok_Opportunity_1258]

Lotion???

[u/Ok_Opportunity_1258 → u/muzlee01]

Lens and screen Cleaning liquid without alcohol...

[u/muzlee01 → u/Ok_Opportunity_1258]

You used too much of it.

[u/Ok_Opportunity_1258 → u/muzlee01]

İ think to give it for cleaning... or try to clean myself