How do I clean the sensor now?

FAQ ID: 8200098900

Release date: 27 March 2008

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Solution

Whenever you set the power switch to <ON> or <OFF>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it.

1. Set the power switch to <ON>.

2. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu.

3. Select the Sensor Cleaning settings.
3-1. Press the <Cross Keys> to select the [ ] tab, and then press the <Cross Keys> to select [Sensor cleaning].
3-2. Press the <SET> button and press the <Cross Key> to select [clean now] from the menu that appears, and then press the <SET> button again.

4. Select [OK] from the screen that appears, then press <SET> button.
The screen will indicate that the sensor is being cleaned. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken.


REFERENCE
  • For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is placed on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle.
  • Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that much. Right after the sensor cleaning is finished, the [Clean now] option will remain disabled temporarily.

5. Press the <MENU> button and turn off the display on the LCD monitor.

This completes the process of cleaning the sensor immediately.

Applicable Models

  • EOS 450D

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