Nikon B0012OGF6Q D60 User's Manual - Page 174
Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually, Use a Reliable Power Source
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Caring for the Camera Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually If image sensor cleaning (A 160) is unable to completely remove dirt or dust from the filter, you can clean the filter as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikonauthorized service personnel. To prevent the camera from powering off while the mirror is raised, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC Adapter EH-5a with a Power Connector EP-5 (A 156). 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens, and turn the camera on. Do not turn the camera on until after the lens has been removed. 2 Select Mirror lock-up from the setup menu. Note that this option is not available at battery levels of W or below. 3 Highlight On and press OK. The message shown at right will be displayed. To restore normal operation without inspecting the low-pass filter, turn the camera off. Mirror lock-up When shutter button is pressed, the mirror lifts and shutter opens. To lower mirror, turn camera off. 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter. 5 Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to step 7. Maximizing the Life of the Camera B Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera turns off with the mirror raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off until cleaning or inspection is complete. Do not remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised. • If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the AF-assist illuminator will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after about two 162 minutes. End cleaning or inspection immediately.