Kodak DCS600 manual Determining if the Imager is Dirty, Examining a Test Image

The Imager

The imager 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 the imager is located inside the camera, it can get dirty. There are two ways to determine whether it needs cleaning:

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

✔Access, then visually inspect the imager for dirt.

Examining a Test Image

1Connect your camera to your computer. Refer to “Connecting Your Camera to the Computer” on page 14-2.

2Set the lens aperture to its highest f-stop to provide for maximum depth of field. Refer to “Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode” on page 13-4 and “Manual Exposure Mode” on page 13-8.

3Capture an image of a plain white object, such as a clean white wall.

4Examine the image on the computer monitor. Imperfections in the image, such as dark clusters or streaks, may indicate a dirty imager.

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