Element. Canon BP-511

Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element

The imaging element corresponds to the film in a film camera. If dirt or foreign matter gets on this imaging element, black spots may be recorded on the corresponding part of the image. If this happens, use the procedure below to clean the imaging element.

Because the imaging element is very sensitive, we strongly recommend that you have the cleaning done by Canon service representatives.

When cleaning the imaging element, always connect the EOS D60 camera to a household power outlet using the DC coupler. If you try to clean the imaging element while the battery pack is installed in the camera, the cleaning warning message “ ” will blink on the LCD panel and you will not be able to clean the imaging element.

Before you start cleaning, remove the lens. (

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Insert the DC coupler

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and set the Main Switch to < ON >.

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From the menu, select [ C.Fn ].

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Press the < MENU> button.

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Turn the < > dial to select [ C.Fn ].

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Press the < > button.

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The Custom Function Setting screen appears.

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Select [C.Fn-13].

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Turn the < > dial to select C.Fn-13

[ Sensor cleaning ], then press the < > button.

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Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element

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Select [1: Enable].

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Turn the < > dial to select [1: Enable], then press the < > button.

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The message “ ” appears on the

LCD panel.

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If “ ” is blinking on the LCD panel, set the

Main Switch to < OFF > and remove the battery pack. Then repeat the procedure from Step1.

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Press the shutter button down fully.

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The reflex mirror of the camera then flips up, and the shutter opens.

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Clean the imaging element.

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Carefully blow any dust off the imaging element using a commercially available blower.

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Finish cleaning.

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Set the Main Switch to <OFF >.

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The camera power turns off, the shutter closes and the mirror is lowered.

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Set the Main Switch to <ON > again, and the camera will be ready to shoot pictures normally.

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Never disconnect the camera power during cleaning. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and possibly damage the shutter curtain.

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Use a blower without a brush attached. Using a brush to remove dust from the image element can damage the element.

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Do not insert a dust blower into the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power shuts off and the shutter closes, this may damage the shutter curtains.

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Never use cleaning sprays or blower sprays. The pressure and freezing action of the spray gas may damage the surface of the imaging element.