Nikon D500 - Clean Image Sensor

133Menu Guide
Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or
the body cap is removed may adhere to the image sensor and
affect your photographs.
The Clean image sensor option
vibrates the sensor to remove dust.
Use this option to lock the mirror up so that dust that can not be
removed using Clean image sensor can be removed manually
as described in the section on manual cleaning in the User’s
Manual. Note, however, that because the image sensor is easily
damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed
only by a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Clean Image Sensor
G button ➜ B setup menu
Option Description
Clean now Perform image sensor cleaning immediately.
Clean at startup/
shutdown
• 5 Clean at startup: The image sensor is automatically
cleaned each time the camera is turned on.
• 6 Clean at shutdown: The image sensor is
automatically cleaned during shutdown each time
the camera is turned off.
• 7 Clean at startup & shutdown: The image sensor is
cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown.
• Cleaning off: Automatic image sensor cleaning off.
Lock Mirror up for Cleaning
G button ➜ B setup menu