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Caring for the Camera
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Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter
Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning (Clean Image Sensor)
The image sensor that acts as the camera’s photograph element is fitted with a low-pass
filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in
photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup
menu.
The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be
performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in
photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup
menu.
The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be
performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
Cleaning from the Setup Menu Option
1
Place the camera base down.
Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed
base down as shown at right.
base down as shown at right.
2
Display the Clean image sensor menu.
Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup
menu and press the multi selector right.
menu and press the multi selector right.
3
Select Clean now.
Highlight Clean now and press Q to start
cleaning.
cleaning.
The message shown at right will be displayed
while cleaning is in progress.
while cleaning is in progress.
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Image Sensor Cleaning
The following interrupt image sensor cleaning:
- Pressing the shutter-release button.
- Pressing D, F, C, or A.
Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust cannot be fully removed using the
options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (A 162) or consult a
Nikon-authorized service representative.
If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be
temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again
after a short wait.
- Pressing the shutter-release button.
- Pressing D, F, C, or A.
Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust cannot be fully removed using the
options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (A 162) or consult a
Nikon-authorized service representative.
If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be
temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again
after a short wait.
SETUP MENU
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