Canon ZOOM 8-3 - Manual (Page 27)

FOR THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR
CANON REFLEX ZOOM 8-3
KEEP THE FINDER EYEPIECE CLEAN
To get the best result from your camera, it is important
to keep the LENS and EYEPIECE clean. Be particularly
careful to use a clean cotton cloth to rub lightly with
a spectacle lens cleaner. A little alcohol or ether can
be used to remove stubborn spots.
KEEP THE FILM GATE CLEAN
Specks of film and dust on the film gate can cause me­
chanical damage or may even scratch the film.
From time to time it should be cleaned with a soft brush.
Anything sticking to the film gate which cannot be re­
moved with a brush can probably be removed with a
toothpick. Do not use a metal or hard instrument.
WHEN TAKING PICTURES, WIND THE
SPRING MOTOR FULLY
When taking pictures, even after a short exposure the
motor should be immediately wound up tight again.
This will avoid the film running out in the middle of a
shot. Make it a habit.
DO NOT LET MOTOR COMPLETELY
RUN DOWN
When a long scene is being taken, be careful not to
let the motor completely run down. When the motor is
unwound, it may stop leaving the shutter open, and
the last frame will be spoiled.
STORING THE CAMERA
Keep the camera away from dampness, heat, and dust
Take care not to store with naphthalene or camphor.
It is not necessary to oil any part of the camera.
When storing, the spring motor should be unwound
completely. A periodical cleaning and overhauling the
camera will lengthen its life.
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