Process for Checking K5 Sensor

Miserere · 01-08-2011, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Digidoc

The best way to detect dust is explained on page 341 of the manual (Dust Alert).

I have found Dust Alert to be inaccurate and inconsistent. I would not use it to find dust, and it was unable to locate the K-5 sensor stains.

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bobmaxja · 01-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Because stain is not on the sensor but inside the sensor
Dust alert work fine for me

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01-08-2011, 09:46 AM	#16
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Digidoc The best way to detect dust is explained on page 341 of the manual (Dust Alert). I have found Dust Alert to be inaccurate and inconsistent. I would not use it to find dust, and it was unable to locate the K-5 sensor stains. ...

01-08-2011, 12:38 PM	#17
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Because stain is not on the sensor but inside the sensor Dust alert work fine for me