Cleaning The Cmos Sensor - Canon EOS-5D Instruction Manual

Cleaning the CMOS sensorN
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The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres
on the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck on the images. To
avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 166) is
recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is
sufficient.
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Install the DC Coupler
1
battery and turn the <4> switch
to <1>.
Select [Sensor cleaning].
2
Turn the <5> dial to select [c
Sensor cleaning], then press <0>.
If you are using a battery with
sufficient power, the screen shown in
step 3 will appear.
If the battery is exhausted, a warning
message will appear and you will not
be able to proceed further. Either
recharge the battery or use a DC
coupler and start from step 1 again.
Select [OK].
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Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],
then press <0>.
The mirror will lock up and the shutter
will open.
"CLn" will blink on the LCD panel.
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