Sensor Cleaning - Pentax K-70 Operating Manual

Problem
Pixel defects such
as bright spots There are
and dark spots defective pixels in
appear in the the CMOS sensor.
image.
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Cause Remedy
Activate [Pixel Mapping] from
the D5 menu.
It takes about 30 seconds to
correct the defective pixels, so
be sure to install a fully charged
battery.

Sensor Cleaning

Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the
CMOS sensor with a blower.
1
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
2
Turn the camera on.
3
Select [Sensor Cleaning] in D5 menu and press
D.
The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.
4
Select [Mirror Up] and press E.
The mirror rises up.
5
Clean the CMOS sensor with a blower.
6
Turn the camera off.
The mirror automatically returns to its original position.
D5