Cleaning the Infrared Filter
If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images, then you may
need to clean the camera back’s infrared filter. In most cases, the careful
use of compressed air will be adequate, but sometimes small particles
will get stuck to the surface of the IR filter, requiring for a more thorough
cleaning, involving either fluid or wipes. For a good safe cleaning, follow
descriptions below step-by-step to obtain optimum results.
General
1. Discharge any static electricity that may have built up on your body
by touching the camera back housing.
2. Remove the camera back from your camera body or remove the
protective CCD cover (see Figure 9 on page 45).
3.
IMPORTANT!
Do not remove the IR filter as this will make it
virtually impossible to get the filter perfectly clean, unless you are
working in a "Clean room". Therefore, we strongly advise against
you attempting to clean either the inside of the IR filter or the CCD
surface by your self.
4. If you still see spots on your shot after you have cleaned the outside
of the infrared filter, then you may have dust on either on the back
side of the IR filter or on the CCD itself. This can only be removed at
the Imacon factory. Contact your Imacon dealer for assistance.
5. Replace the protective cover or reattach the camera back to the
camera immediately after cleaning.
Cleaning using the HAMA cleaning fluid and tissues
Note!
Imacon recommends HAMA Optic Cleaning Fluid 5902.
1. Carefully spray the fluid onto the IR filter at a distance of 10-15 cm
(4-5 inches), so that the fluid is applied onto the filter as a thin, even
haze. 1-2 sprays are enough. If you apply too little, the fluid will
start to dry up before you start wiping the filter. As an alternative
you can spray the fluid onto the tissue first, and then apply it to the
filter as you wipe it.
2. Now fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter -
you may use one or more tissues at a time if necessary (to give you a
better grip). Be sure to fold the paper so that the coated glossy side
faces outwards.
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Cleaning the Infrared Filter
