Kodak DCS500 manual Determining if the Imager is Dirty

4 Carefully remove the filter bracket from the camera.

5 Gently blow off the dust using commercially available “canned air.” If the filter is still dirty, please contact your dealer or service representative.

6 To re-install: place the filter bracket tabs into the upper two notches on the camera lens opening, and secure the screw at the bottom.

7 Carefully screw the captive screw. Do not overtighten or cross-thread the screw.

8 Replace the lens.

CAUTION:

If you should break the glass on the anti-aliasing or IR filter while it is in the camera, call your service representative. The broken glass can cause damage to the imager and other parts of the camera.

The Imager

The imager is the component of the camera that records light when you capture an image. If it should get dirty, the quality of your images can be affected.

Determining if the Imager is Dirty

Even though it is located inside the camera, it is still possible for the imager to become dirty. There are two ways to determine whether the imager needs cleaning:

✔Capture a test image and look for imperfections that indicate dirt on the imager.

✔Access, then visually inspect the imager for dirt.

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