In electronic auto focus systems in SLR cameras, the lenses are made with metal contacts that connect with similar contacts in the camera body. They look like metal pins, and they are located at the base of the lens and on the inside of the lens mount on the camera, near the 12 o'clock position. When the contacts get dirty, it can interfere with the focus system and create an error message. Cleaning the contacts can fix this problem, and it is a simple process.
Instructions
1. Remove the lens from the SLR. Put the body cap on the SLR, and put the rear lens cap on the back of the lens. Make sure you are in a clean environment.
2. Take the rear cap off the lens and use the blower to blow large pieces of dust off the lens. Go around the entire rear part of the lens with the blower.
3. Dip the swab in the isopropyl alcohol or cleaning solution. You should use only a light amount; the best way to ensure this is to wear light vinyl gloves, like those used by health care providers, and squeeze the swab with your fingers after dipping it in the solution. Gently clean the contacts on the lens with the swab. After you have done so, use the blower on the lens contacts again.
4. Repeat the procedure on the contacts on the camera body.
5. Reattach the lens to the camera and test it to see if the error or focusing problems still exist. If they do, try cleaning the contacts again.
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