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In addition, an electric circuit may be injured by static electricity (ESD) (electrostatic
destruction). When handling this module, please discharge static electricity (e.g.,
touch the grounded metal) in order to prevent electrostatic destruction.
Do not apply excessive voltage. Use only the specified voltage. Otherwise, you may get
an electric shock or a fire may occur.
In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized TAMRON dealer or the store
where you purchased the product.
Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS
(Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate
malfunctions.
Rolling shutter skew
As CMOS image sensors use shutters that capture images line-by-line, there is a slight
time difference between the top and bottom of an image. As a result, images may
appear skewed if the camera module is moved.
White flecks
Although the CMOS 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 CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases ;
When operating at a high environmental temperature
When you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)
When operating in Slow-Shutter mode
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.
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