Kodak 6B8773 manual Is Dirty, Are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning

Camera Care

The Imager

Light from the scene you are photographing strikes the imager when the camera’s shutter is open. The imager converts this light into a digital image. If the imager’s cover glass gets dirty, the quality of your images will be affected.

Determining if the Imager Even though the imager is located inside the camera, it can get dirty. There

is Dirty	are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning:
	• Examine a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the
	imager.
	• Visually inspect the imager for dirt.
Examining a Test Image	1.	Capture an image of a plain white object, such as a clean, white wall.
	2.	Examine the image on the computer using the KODAK PROFESSIONAL
		DCS Photo Desk software. Imperfections in the image, such as dark
		clusters or streaks, may indicate a dirty imager.

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