Digital SLR Systems
Power
Batteries
DC/DC Converter
Logic
Repairs
Lightmeter
Repairs
Autofocus
In Body Image Stabilization
Repairs
Release
Repairs
Logic is about switches
Diaphragm
Repairs
Shutter
Repairs
Image Sensors
Repairs
TFT LCD
Repairs
Flash
Image System
Image Compression Board
Image Sensor
TFT Driver Board
TFT LCD
Memory Unit
More Cleaning Image CCD Tips
Quick Tips
Tools
Testing
Charges
Stereo Microscopes
File Formats
The simple story
JPEG
RAW / NEF
EXIF
TIFF
DCS
A word about File Sizes
Computer Files
GIF
PICT
EPS
FPX, Photo CD, APS

Transferring the Image
Port Type / Cable
Drivers
Graphic Software
Transfer Problems
File Resolution
Printing
Scanning
Printing Methods
Color Inkjet
Laser
Dye Sublimation
Light Jet
Photo Lab
Digital Color Management Tips
Digital Calibration
White Balance and Color
Test Equipment
Test Cards
Test Readers
Software
Computer

Test Charts
Test Equipment
Adjustments
Most repairs do not require adjustments

Digital Calibration
Main Menu
Temperature Adjustment
Exposure Adjustment
S1 LED Adjustment
Autofocus Adjustments
AF Positioning
AF Basic
AF Output Check / AF Shift
AF Lens Adjustments
Waves and Numbers
Defocus Check
Flash Adjustments
Self Check
LCD Check
Shot Count
Error Codes
Flash Inhibit
Generating Standard Data
AF Standard Data
Image Standard Data
Image Check
Digital Data Transfer

Digital SLR Disassembly
Body Design
Lead Free Solder
FPC Connectors
Lens Flange Focal Distance
Troubleshooting Digital SLR Cameras

General Strategy
Important Tips
What Techs know about Digital SLR Repair
Typical Repairs
Shutter Failures
Dead Cameras
Memory Card Unit Failures
Release Failures
Flash Failures

Lesson Goal: This lesson reviews the camera systems you have already studied but applies them specifically to Digital SLR cameras. This lesson also explains the Image system used by Digital SLR cameras. We cover several different models to give you a specific understanding of all Digital SLR cameras. As always our focus is on troubleshooting, service and repair.

When you complete this lesson you should have a good understanding of Digital SLR cameras and how to service them. If you select the optional lab camera, you will get hands on experience disassembling and reassembling a D SLR.

Hands On Lab: Digital SLR Camera, optional *

Training DVD: C&C and SPT CDs on Digital SLR

Typical Time Required: 20 hours

Updated May 2009