Quantcast
PCWorld.com is upgrading some back-end systems. Some site features, such as user registration, may be temporarily unavailable.
Subscribe to magazine

Tech Trend: Camera Dust Busters

New models of digital cameras come with multiple ways of eliminating dust particles.

Melissa J. Perenson

  • 0 Yes
  • 0 No

Illustration by Gordon Studer

Illustration: Gordon Studer
Many digital SLR users have long lamented the headaches caused by dust particles getting onto the camera's sensor. Three years ago Olympus was first to market with a solution: its sensor vibration technology, which knocked dust off the sensor. Sony's recently introduced Alpha digital SLR possesses a similar mechanism.

Now Canon is jumping into the fray with the most comprehensive weaponry yet: the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, introduced in the EOS Digital Rebel XTi in September. Canon redesigned the low-pass filter to separate it into two physical parts (to keep dust away from the sensor), added vibration technology to shake dust from the sensor, and inserted a feature that maps any remaining particles to remove them with software. For tips on battling the problem, read "The Dirt on Digital SLRs' Dust."

  • Recommend this story?
  • 0 Yes
    0 No

"Tech Trend: Camera Dust Busters" Comments

 

Featured APC Accessories

  • APC Back-UPS ES Safeguards your equipment from damaging surges and spikes that travel along your utility & data lines.
  • APC SurgeArrest Performance Highest level of protection for your professional computers, electronics and connected devices, as well as provides surge protection.

People who read this also read:

  • 15 Minutes to a Secure Business Get the Secure in 15 toolkit starting with the "15 Minutes Month-at-a-Glance" calendar. McAfee will send you additional tools and tricks to stay protected around the clock.
  • A Buyer's Guide to Data Protection Implementing data protection products and processes can be daunting. Make the right decisions by exploring what is available and what makes sense for your organization. Use this simple guide to evaluate different vendor offerings.

Sponsored Links