Phenomena Specific to
CCD Image Sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are
specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image
sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with
high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be
generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic
rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CCD image
sensors and is not a malfunction.
White flecks tend to be seen particularly in the following
cases:
• during operation at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
• when the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec., or slower, for
the BRC-300 or 1/25 sec., or slower, for the BRC-
300P
This symptom may be improved by turning the camera
off and then on again.
Vertical smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong
spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be
produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.
Vertical tails shown on the image
Monitor screen
Bright object (e.g. strong
spotlight, strong reflected
light, flashlight, the sun)
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may
appear jagged or flicker.
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