Panasonic DMC-GH1K About dirt on the image sensor, Dust reduction function

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∫About dirt on the image sensor

This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture.

Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.

Dust reduction function

This unit has a dust reduction function that will blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device. This function will function automatically when the camera is turned on, but if you see dust, perform the [SENSOR CLEANING] (P130) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

Removing dirt on the image sensor

The image sensor is very precise and delicate, so be sure to observe the following when you do have to clean it yourself.

•Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.

•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.

•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.

•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.

•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower, consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center.

For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder

•As the eye cup cannot be removed, gently wipe it with a dry and soft cloth, and be careful not to remove it.

•If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center.

About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.

•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card.

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