Nikon D60BODY Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter, Cleaning from the Setup Menu Option, 160

Caring for the Camera

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.

Cleaning from the Setup Menu Option

1Place the camera base down.

Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right.

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2Display the Clean image sensor menu.

Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu and press the multi selector right.

SETUP MENU

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3 Select Clean now.	Clean image sensor
Highlight Clean now and press Qto start
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The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress.

CImage 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.