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5Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all the way
down.
The mirror will be raised and the
shutter curtain will open, revealing the low-
pass filter.
The display in the viewfinder will
turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash.
6Examine the low-pass filter.
Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter,
examine the filter for dust or lint.
If no foreign objects are
present, proceed to Step 8.
7Clean the filter.
Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower.
Do
not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the
filter.
Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only
be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the
filter.
8Turn th e cam era of f.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close.
Replace the lens or body cap.