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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 technique, it cannot remove other types of contaminants
that may be adhered to the sensor surface such as organic
materials and internal contaminants like camera lubricant. Only the
SensorScope cleaning system addresses all four types of contaminants
and offers a safe and effective solution to remove each type.
Why doesn’t the SensorScope System include a blower?
Your camera’s manual may recommend using a blower to clean your
digital SLR sensor. However, blowers displace dust and debris inside
of the sensor chamber without removing it. Dust returns to the image
sensor once your camera is in use again. Blowers also increase the
chance of introducing other foreign debris and moisture with force.
What is a sensor?
A sensor serves the same function in a digital camera that fi lm does in
an analog camera, which is to capture a visual image. When you click
the shutter button, the camera quickly switches the mirror out of the
way, and then the image is directed through a low pass fi lter before it
reaches the camera sensor. The mirror is connected to the shutter imer
system, so it stays open as long as the shutter is open. This is why the
viewfi nder is suddenly blacked out when you take a picture.
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