When any dust or other foreign matter sticks to the image sensor, it may show up aso a dark speck in images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor.
The image sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned at a Canon Service Centre. (so we can charge you a load and have your camera for a couple of weeks!)
Attention : Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately) or a sufficiently charged battery to avoid having the power cut off while cleaning the sensor.
Attention : During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor.
Attention : Do not turn the power switch to <>
Attention : Do not open the memory card slot cover. 3) Do not remove the battery.
Set the camera's Mode Dial to one of the "Creative Zone" modes before cleaning. When a "Basic Zone" mode is set, [Sensor cleaning] (Step 4 below) will not be displayed in the menu window.
1. Detach the lens from the camera.
2. Insert the DC coupler attached to the AC adapter or a fully charged battery into the battery compartment.
3. Set the power switch to <> and press the <> button to show the menu window.
4. Select the following from the menu shown in the image below:
5. When the dialog box below appears, turn the Quick Control Dial to select [OK]. Then press the <> button.
The mirror will lock up and the shutter will open. [CLEAN] will blink on the LCD panel.
6. Use a rubber blower (commercially available) to carefully blow away any dust on the surface of the CMOS sensor.
Important: To avoid damaging the CMOS sensor, please note the following points.
NOTE:Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. 2.) Do not use a blower that has a brush attached. 3.) Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor.
7. When the dust has been cleared away, turn the power switch to <>.The shutter will close, and the mirror will come down.
Set the power switch to <> again. The camera is now ready to shoot.
The image sensor cleaning is now complete.
How to clean your digital cameras sensor (CMOS)
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Yeah, that's all very well but what if it ain't dust. Huh? What's a girl with a dirty chip supposed to do then?
Take it to canon and pay £50...duh
Well yes, there's always that option smart arse. Can canon also sort you out with your desire to be a woman?! ("What if there were 3 of us and one of us was a woman") Might cost you more than £50 however.
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Yes mum - see you DO want to be a woman. When I've got an unrealistic amount of things to do in such a short space of time then it makes me freeze and I don't get anything done. And anyway - stop looking at my IP address - what's the point of calling myself every name under the sun if you're going to work out who I am anyway. Stop invading my privacy.
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