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A6D User Manual
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
CLEANING SENSOR UNIT & IR GLASS
If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images, then you may need
to clean the outer surface of the sensor unit’s infrared (IR) lter. In most
cases, the careful use of compressed air will be adequate though if you use
canned compressed air, read the instructions very carefully before use to
avoid spraying impurities or even ice on the lter! Sometimes, however, small
particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR lter, requiring for a more
thorough cleaning, involving either uid or swab wipes.
If compressed air did not remove all the problems on the lter,
then use a long-handled swab style wipe (swab style wipes are
recommended due to the distance from the lens mount to the sensor
surface).
Ensure that the swab matches the width of the IR lter (if possible).
Apply rm pressure at the edge of the swab to ensure an even, rm
contact with lter surface. Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion.
Finally check if the IR lter has been properly cleaned either by visual
inspection by making a test capture. If further cleaning is needed,
repeat cleaning procedure.
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