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Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera
Storage and Maintenance
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the mon-
i tor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with
the terminal cover in place. To pre vent mold or mil dew, store the cam era in a
dry, well-ven ti lat ed area. For long-term stor age, place the cam era in a plas tic
bag con tain ing a des ic cant (note that des ic cant grad u al ly los es its ca pac i ty to
ab sorb mois ture and should be re placed at reg u lar in ter vals). Do not store
your cam era with naph tha or cam phor moth balls or in lo ca tions that:
• are poorly ventilated or damp
• are next to equipment that produces strong elec tro mag net ic fi elds, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for example, near a
space heater or in a closed ve hi cle on a hot day) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
• are subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mil dew, take the cam era out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and re lease the shut ter a few times be fore put-
ting the cam era away again.
Cleaning
Camera
body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft,
dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off
sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry
thor ough ly.
Lens,
mirror, and
viewfi nder
These elements are made of glass and are easily dam aged. Remove
dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can
vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fi ngerprints and
other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and
clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fi ngerprints and
other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leath er.
Do not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction.
The Monitor
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass
and to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth.
Ambient
light sensor
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use alcohol or lens cleaning solutions.