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CLEANING GUIDE
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SensorScope and DigitalDuster System The safest and most effective system for cleaning your digital SLR image sensor. Table of Contents Introduction.........................................................................1 Getting Started....................................................................1 Product Contents.................................................................3 Product Contents.................................................................3 Understanding Your Sensor
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Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing the SensorScope System. You are on your way to ensure that you produce the clearest photographs possible. Read this guide carefully before you start cleaning your digital SLR image sensor. This guide will help you clean your sensor safely and effectively. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN YOUR SENSOR WITHOUT READING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. You need to clean your sensor. Dirty sensors are a real problem. What you can’t see can affect your pictures. Dirt comes
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Take better pictures. Cleaner sensors make cleaner images. Save time and money by taking cleaner images and minimizing time sitting at the computer with Photoshop®. SensorScope just works. No other product on the market is safer for cleaning your sensor. With SensorScope you know if your camera needs cleaning and you know when to stop cleaning. The SensorScope combined with the SensorVac, SensorWands and SensorSolution makes it the safest and most effective system for cleaning your digi
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Product Contents SensorScope System Contents 1 – SensorScope 2 – Batteries for the SensorScope (CR2025) 1 – SensorVac with battery pack (includes 4 AA batteries) 1 – SensorSolution (.5 oz dropper bottle) 24 – SensorWands 1 – Cleaning guide 1 – SensorScope protective case DigitalDuster System Contents 1 – SensorVac with battery pack (includes 4 AA batteries) 1 – SensorSolution (.25 oz dropper bottle) 12 – SensorWands 1 – Cleaning guide 1 – DigitalDuster protective case DigitalDuster Refi ll
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Understanding Your SensorScope System SensorScope Power Battery Compartment Prevents unnecessary cleaning and possible accidental damage. Compatible with all digital SLR removable lens cameras. 5x magnifi cation lens for enhanced view of CCD or CMOS sensor surface. 4 ultra bright white LED bulbs provide total focused illumination of the sensor chamber. Small design fi ts easily into your camera bag. Note: The SensorScope is designed to fi t specifi cally on Nikon, Canon, and Fuji digital SLR
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SensorVac Power / Light Switch SENSOR VAC DELKIN DEVICES, INC. Uses non-contact suction to safely remove abrasive debris such as silica, quartz, and metallics from the image sensor. “Power Up” function increases suction power to remove heavier or stubborn particles. Specially designed soft static free non-shedding brush tip protects the sensor from accidental hard contact or damage. Powered by USB or battery pack (provided) for portable use. Built in light allows you to see into the sens
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SensorSolution Breaks the chemical bond that causes dirt, dust, oils, and debris to adhere to the sensor surface. Easily wipes away with no residue. Alcohol free. Safe for travel on airplanes. Quick drying. SensorWand Wicked wand head effectively draws any excess liquid away from your camera to prevent pooling. Double sided design allows for wet/dry cleaning while leaving no streaks. Soft non-abrasive lint-free fabric. Heat sealed fabric to prevent tearing and exposure of plastic wa
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Before you get started It is recommended to use an AC adapter to power your camera during cleaning. Check your owner’s manual to see if your camera came with an AC adapter. Some cameras require an AC adapter to enter sensor-cleaning mode. If you do not have an AC adapter for your camera, make sure your camera’s battery is fully charged before cleaning its sensor. Some cameras require that the battery be charged to certain percentage before the sensor cleaning option becomes available.
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Plug the SensorVac into a USB port or use supplied battery pack. Remove cover from battery pack and insert batteries as shown inside battery pack. Battery Pack Getting started Step 1: Set up your camera to be cleaned Refer to the Appendix of this guide for step by step instructions on putting your camera into sensor-cleaning mode. If you don’t see your camera in the appendix go to www.delkin.com/clean or refer to your camera’s manual. Caution: Review your camera’s manual for any caution
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Examine the sensor for any contaminants. You may want to rotate the SensorScope left and right to fully examine all areas of the sensor chamber. Dirty Clean If your sensor appears clean, stop here. Do not clean your sensor if it doesn’t need it. Over cleaning your sensor increases the risk of permanent damage to your sensor and your camera. If you did not purchase the SensorScope System or DigitalDuster System, you will Note: still be able to clean your sensor safely and effectively. Alth
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Step 4: Inspect again with SensorScope Inspect your sensor with the SensorScope to make sure all the large debris has been removed. Step 5: Apply SensorSolution and wipe with SensorWand Remove one SensorWand from its packaging. Moisten one end of the wand with two drops of SensorSolution. Caution: Do not use more than two drops of SensorSolution. Using more than two drops of SensorSolution may cause damage to your camera and its sensor. Two drops will effectively break the bond that holds t
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After wiping once left to right and then once more right to left, fl ip the SensorWand over and use the dry end (Side B) to wipe any extra SensorSolution that may have accumulated on your sensor. Use the same wiping technique that you used with the wet end. (see diagram) Caution: Be sure to only wipe your sensor as directed in these instructions; over wiping can cause damage and reapply dust accumulated on the wand during the fi rst wipe. Step 6: Re-inspect with SensorScope Re-inspect your s
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FAQs What if my camera has an integrated sensor cleaning function? Most digital SLR integrated sensor cleaning systems use a vibration technique to remove the dust from the sensor. However, this function simply shakes the dust off the sensor and does not remove it from the digital camera chamber. Since the sensor is electronically charged, the static build up will attract the dust back on to the sensor during continued use. Although vibration can be a useful and helpful preventative techni
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How does a sensor get dirty? Contaminants can enter your digital SLR camera in various forms and in many different ways, but they all affect the quality of your photographs. Some contaminants come from internal man made sources within the camera such as chamber lubricant and manufacturing dust that become shaken out, and others from external sources in the environment such as pollen, small fi bers from clothing, dew and organic dust. How does this affect my photographs? When contaminants
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Appendix Camera Sensor Cleaning Mode For a complete up to date list of cameras go to: www.delkin.com/clean We strongly recommend reading your camera manual to learn how to put your camera into sensor cleaning mode. This guide is intended to be a quick reference only. Canon Canon Digital Rebel – 300D Make sure the battery is fully charged. Set the mode dial to M and turn the power on. Press the Menu button and use the arrow buttons to select Sensor Clean located in the tools menu. Press
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi – 400D Make sure the battery is fully charged. Set the mode dial to M and turn the power on. Press the Menu button and use the arrow buttons to select Sensor Cleaning located in the tools menu. Press the Set button. Use the arrow buttons to select OK and press the Set button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. Remove the camera lens. Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Canon 5D Make sure
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Canon 20D Make sure the battery is fully charged. Set the mode dial to M and turn the power on. Press the Menu button and use the dial to select Sensor Clean located in the tools menu. Press the Set button. Use the dial to select OK and press the Set button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. Remove the camera lens. Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Canon 30D Make sure the battery is fully charged. Set the m
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Press the shutter button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will remain open until the power is turned off. Remove the camera lens. Turning the power off will reset the mirror and shutter. Canon 1Ds Make sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the power on. Press and hold the Menu button and turn the dial to the tool2 menu. Release the Menu button to select the tool2 menu. Press and hold the Select button and turn the dial to Sensor Cleaning. Release the Select button to select
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Canon 1DS Mark II Make sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the power on. Press and hold the Menu button and turn the dial to the tool2 menu. Release the Menu button to select the tool2 menu. Press and hold the Select button and turn the dial to Sensor Cleaning. Release the Select button to select Sensor Cleaning. Press and hold the Select button and turn the dial to OK. Release the Select button to select OK. Press the shutter button. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will r
