Nikon D100 Product Manual - Page 198

Technical Notes-Caring for Your Camera Caring for Your Camera The Low-Pass Filter The charge-coupled device (CCD) that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the CCD, under certain conditions dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs. If you suspect that dirt or dust inside the camera is affecting your photographs, you can check for the presence of foreign objects on the low-pass filter as described below. 1 Turn the camera off and connect an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately). If you do not have access to an EH-5 AC adapter, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center. 2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on. 3 Press the MENU button and select Mirror Lock-up from the setup menu ( 163). Highlight CCD Cleaning and press the multi selector to the right. The message, "Press shutter-release button" will be displayed in the camera monitor, and a row of dashes will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. SET UP Mirror Lock-up OFF OFF ON CCD Cleaning OK 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, and the row of dashes in the control panel will blink. 5 Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. If you find a foreign object on the filter, you will need to have it cleaned. See the following section. 186