EOS REBEL T8i: Sensor Cleaning
Article ID: ART177049 |
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Date published: 06/19/2020 |
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Date last updated: 09/15/2023 |
Description
Sensor Cleaning
Solution
Sensor Cleaning
Cleaning Now
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Select [: Sensor cleaning].
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Select [Clean now].
- Select [OK] on the confirmation screen.
Cleaning Manually
Dust that could not be removed by automatic cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially available blower or similar tool.
Always use a fully charged battery.
The image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
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Select [: Sensor cleaning].
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Select [Clean manually].
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Select [OK].
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Remove the lens and clean the sensor.
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End the cleaning.
- Set the power switch to .
Note
- Using the household power outlet accessories (sold separately) is recommended.
Caution
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While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the reflex mirror will go back down. These may result in damaging the image sensor, shutter curtains, and reflex mirror.
- Setting the power switch to .
- Removing or inserting the battery.
- The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care.
- Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor.
- Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex mirror may get damaged.
- Never use pressurized air or gas to clean the sensor. Pressurized air may damage the sensor, and sprayed gas may freeze on the sensor and scratch it.
- If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor.
- If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
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