Tips On Camera Care - Nikon FM2 Instruction Manual

TIPS ON CAMERACARE- - - - - - - - - - -
Although the FM 2 is a tough
and durable camera, bear in
mind that is a precision opti-
cal instrument , and that care-
less or rough handl ing may
damage it. Observe the fol-
lowing tips, and the FM2 will
always work as perfectly as
the day you bought it.
• Generally, the camera does not
need lubrication.
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• Don't touch the reflex mirror or
the focusing screen to prevent
them from getting scratc hed .
Remove dust with a blower·type
brush .
• If the came ra body is exposed
to rain or mist, wipe mOistu re
gently with a soft cloth and dry
the camera. After usi ng the
ca mera nea r salt water, take
care tha t you wipe it with a
cloth moistened with pure
water to remove possible
traces of salt.
• Do not touch the shutter cur-
tains.
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• If the Inside of the camera body
accidentally gets wet , its inter-
nal precision parts may get
rusty. Take the camera righ t
away to the nea rest authorized
Nikon dealer for a checkup
which may require repair pay-
ment.
• Clean glass su rfaces such as
the lens or the fin der eyepiece
with a blower-type brush ; avoid
using lens tissue as much as
possible. Gently wipe dirt,
smudges or fingerprin ts with
soft cotton moistened With a
small amount of absolute al-
cohol, using a spiral motion
from center to periphery. Make
sure you leave no wiping traces.
• When not uSing the camera for
a long time, take out the bat-
teries and store the camera
away from high temperatu re,
high humidity, naphtha line, or
camphor,