Common Sense Camera Care and Practice
The Importance of Proper Maintenance
Your camera has mechanisms like film transport,
shutter and diaphragm blades, rangefinder couplings,
etc. They are controlled by gears, levers, springs, and
so on. All require special lubrication from time to time.
Ambient conditions can also affect these mechanisms,
as well as the electronic components and the optical
glass of your lenses. "We therefore suggest that you
have your camera and lenses checked, and if
necessary serviced, periodically".
Batteries Care:
1. The sealed, new battery which is supplied with
this camera may have been subject to storage
conditions which have reduced its service life.
Therefore it is desirable to replace it with a fresh
battery as soon as possible.
2. Carefully wipe the battery contacts before
inserting into the chamber. Failure to do so may
result in poor electrical contact and consequent
malfunctioning of the camera.
3. Always remove battery when camera is not
used for a while. Always carry spare batteries.
4. Battery life differs, depending on type, age,
storage condition, ambient temperature,
frequency of use etc.
5. Be sure to match the poles of the battery with
those shown in the diagram in the chamber.
6. Always keep batteries out of the reach of
children and never throw used batteries into a
fire or expose to excessive heat.
7. When going on trips be sure to carry spare
batteries to ensure that the camera will
function. Also, as batteries tend to temporarily
malfunction at temperatures below freezing,
when photographing in extremely cold
climates, carry the External Battery Case.
8. When you carry spare batteries, leave them in
the original factory packaging. If they are
"unpackaged", be sure to wrap them carefully
in order to prevent them touching each other or
any metal objects which can cause them to
short circuit and become useless.
