Nikon D90 - Manual (Page 267)

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7 Clean the filter.
Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a
blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the
bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can
not be removed with a blower can only be
removed by Nikon-authorized service
personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter.
8 Turn the camera off.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close.
Replace the lens or body cap.
A Use a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is
raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is
raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp
will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after
about two minutes. End cleaning or inspection immediately.
D Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter
Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact
with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D90, however, is designed to be
used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are
removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the low-
pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. To protect the
camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera,
being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the
body cap. Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the filter as described above,
or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the
presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2 (available
separately; pg. 240) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging
applications.
D Servicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the
camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to
two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these
services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is
used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional
Speedlights, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.