Delkin Devices SensorScope System Cleaning Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The safest and most effective system for cleaning your digital SLR image sensor. Table of Contents Introduction...1 Getting Started...1 Product Contents...3 Product Contents...3 Understanding Your SensorScope System...4 Understanding Your SensorScope System...4 Before You Clean...7 Before You Get Started...7 Cleaning Your Sensor...8 Getting Started...8 Frequently Asked Questions...12 Frequently Asked Questions...12...
Page 3: Introduction
Four common types of contaminants can get on your image sensor: metallic, ﬁ ber, organic and silica/quartz particles. Only the SensorScope System and Digital Duster System addresses all four types of material and the proper way to remove them safely.
Page 4 Take better pictures. Cleaner sensors make cleaner images. Save time and money by taking cleaner images and minimizing time sitting at the computer with Photoshop®. SensorScope just works. No other product on the market is safer for cleaning your sensor. With SensorScope you know if your camera needs cleaning and you know when to stop cleaning.
Page 5: Product Contents
Product Contents SensorScope System Contents 1 – SensorScope 2 – Batteries for the SensorScope (CR2025) 1 – SensorVac with battery pack (includes 4 AA batteries) 1 – SensorSolution (.5 oz dropper bottle) 24 – SensorWands 1 – Cleaning guide 1 – SensorScope protective case DigitalDuster System Contents 1 –...
Page 6: Understanding Your Sensorscope System
Understanding Your SensorScope System SensorScope Power Battery Compartment •Prevents unnecessary cleaning and possible accidental damage. •Compatible with all digital SLR removable lens cameras. •5x magniﬁ cation lens for enhanced view of CCD or CMOS sensor surface. •4 ultra bright white LED bulbs provide total focused illumination of the sensor chamber.
Page 7 •Built in light allows you to see into the sensor chamber during vacuum use. •Can also be used to clean around lens mount and back of lenses. SensorVac Back Power / Light Switch SENSOR V AC DELKIN DEVICES, INC. Power Up Light...
Page 8 SensorSolution •Breaks the chemical bond that causes dirt, dust, oils, and debris to adhere to the sensor surface. •Easily wipes away with no residue. •Alcohol free. •Safe for travel on airplanes. •Quick drying. SensorWand •Wicked wand head effectively draws any excess liquid away from your camera to prevent pooling.
Page 9: Before You Clean
Before you get started •It is recommended to use an AC adapter to power your camera during cleaning. Check your owner’s manual to see if your camera came with an AC adapter. Some cameras require an AC adapter to enter sensor-cleaning mode. •If you do not have an AC adapter for your camera, make sure your camera’s battery is fully charged before cleaning its sensor.
Page 10: Cleaning Your Sensor
•Plug the SensorVac into a USB port or use supplied battery pack. •Remove cover from battery pack and insert batteries as shown inside battery pack. Battery Pack Getting started Step 1: Set up your camera to be cleaned Refer to the Appendix of this guide for step by step instructions on putting your camera into sensor-cleaning mode.
Page 11 Note: If you did not purchase the SensorScope System or DigitalDuster System, you will still be able to clean your sensor safely and effectively. Although it is recommended to use the SensorScope and SensorVac during the cleaning process to prevent cleaning your sensor when it doesn’t need to be cleaned.
Page 12 Step 4: Inspect again with SensorScope Inspect your sensor with the SensorScope to make sure all the large debris has been removed. Step 5: Apply SensorSolution and wipe with SensorWand Remove one SensorWand from its packaging. Moisten one end of the wand with two drops of SensorSolution.
Page 13 After wiping once left to right and then once more right to left, ﬂ ip the SensorWand over and use the dry end (Side B) to wipe any extra SensorSolution that may have accumulated on your sensor. Use the same wiping technique that you used with the wet end. (see diagram) Caution: Be sure to only wipe your sensor as directed in these instructions;...
Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions
SensorScope cleaning system addresses all four types of contaminants and offers a safe and effective solution to remove each type. Why doesn’t the SensorScope System include a blower? Your camera’s manual may recommend using a blower to clean your digital SLR sensor. However, blowers displace dust and debris inside of the sensor chamber without removing it.
Page 15 How does a sensor get dirty? Contaminants can enter your digital SLR camera in various forms and in many different ways, but they all affect the quality of your photographs. Some contaminants come from internal man made sources within the camera such as chamber lubricant and manufacturing dust that become shaken out, and others from external sources in the environment such as pollen, small ﬁ...
Page 16: Appendix
Appendix Camera Sensor Cleaning Mode For a complete up to date list of cameras go to: www.delkin.com/clean We strongly recommend reading your camera manual to learn how to put your camera into sensor cleaning mode. This guide is intended to be a quick reference only. Canon Canon Digital Rebel –...
Page 17 Canon Digital Rebel XTi – 400D •Make sure the battery is fully charged. •Set the mode dial to M and turn the power on. •Press the Menu button and use the arrow buttons to select Sensor Cleaning located in the tools menu. •Press the Set button.
Page 18 Canon 20D •Make sure the battery is fully charged. •Set the mode dial to M and turn the power on. •Press the Menu button and use the dial to select Sensor Clean located in the tools menu. •Press the Set button. •Use the dial to select OK and press the Set button.
Page 19 •Press the shutter button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. •Remove the camera lens. •Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Canon 1Ds •Make sure the battery is fully charged. •Turn the power on.
Page 20 Canon 1DS Mark II •Make sure the battery is fully charged. •Turn the power on. •Press and hold the Menu button and turn the dial to the tool2 menu. •Release the Menu button to select the tool2 menu. •Press and hold the Select button and turn the dial to Sensor Cleaning. •Release the Select button to select Sensor Cleaning.
Page 21 Fuji S3 •Make sure the battery is fully charged. •Set the exposure mode dial to M. •Set the release mode switch to single-frame. •Press and hold the Synchro and LCD Illumination buttons and turn the power on. •Press the shutter button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off.
Page 22 •Press the left arrow to highlight Yes and press the Enter button •The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. •Remove the camera lens. •Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Nikon Nikon D50 •Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Page 23 Nikon D80 •Make sure the battery is fully charged. The battery level must be at or above 4 bars for the mirror lock-up option to be available. •Turn the camera on and press the Menu button. •Use the multi selector to scroll to the tools menu and select Mirror Lock-up.
Page 24 •Press the multi selector to the right to select Start. •Press the shutter button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. •Remove the camera lens. •Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Nikon D1X •With the camera power off, connect the EH-4 AC adapter.
Page 25 Nikon D1H •With the camera power off, connect the EH-4 AC adapter. The AC adapter is required for sensor inspection and cleaning. •Turn the power on and press the Menu button. •Use the multi selector to scroll to the CSM menu and select 8. Mirror Lock-up.
Page 26 •Press the right arrow to bring up a Start button and press OK. •Press the shutter button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. •Remove the camera lens. •Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Olympus E-500 •Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Page 27 Sony Sony A100 •Make sure the battery is fully charged. •Turn the power on and press the Menu button. •Scroll over to the tools menu and press the Enter button. •Scroll over to the tools3 menu. •Scroll down to highlight Clean CCD and press the right arrow button. •Press the Enter button.
Page 28 B30 3HN Phone: 0800 1313 559 FAX: 08001313 441 © 2006 – Copyright Delkin Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Delkin Devices, SensorScope, DigitalDuster, and SensorWand are trademarks of Delkin Devices, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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