d40x - new lens - coloured dots.

[leonhart83]

Hey guys,

I got a new lens 18-55mm and I was using it to take maternity pictures of my sister and I noticed that there are coloured dots in all of the photos in same spots across all the photos.

I have taken a photo of just a brown blanket and attached it to the post so you can see it. Due to the file size restrictions the dots aren't as visible, but I counted at least 6 (one in the middle, top middle, 2 bottom right are the most prominent).

I have tried different lenses and they all have the same dots so I am pretty sure that it is the camera body that is having the issue. I have used a blower on the inside but didn't help.

What is the best way to go about this? is it damaged, something easily fixed? Costly?

EDIT: WOW I just realized how bad this picture actually shows the issue. I can't barely see any of them and they are REALLY visible in the real photo. I have attached a smaller photo but there is quite a few similar to this on the photo.DCS.jpg