ASAHI Spotmatic II Operating Manual page 25

3. RUNNING TEST BEFORE USE
Before embarking on a holiday, where your camera will be your constant companion or, in
fact, any other reason for the camera being required on an important assignment, make a few
trial exposures. It is advisable to test the camera at least four weeks prior to your departure to
give time for a test film to be exposed and processed. Many spoiled holiday records would have
been avoided if this precaution had been taken.
4. DUSTY CONDITIONS
When your camera is used at the beach, or in other conditions where dust or sand can easily
infiltrate the mechanism, take the precaution of putting the instrument with its case into a
polyethylene bag or other container so that flying dust or sand are prevented from entering the
camera. This applies particularly, of course, if it is laid down on a sandy beach. Furthermore,
avoid leaving the camera in such a position that direct sunlight is allowed to fall upon it for a
long length of time.
5. LOOSE PIECES OF FILM
This nuisance is often the cause of trouble with a camera. Small chips of film can easily
damage the mechanism. Therefore, check your camera every time it is loaded. Always make
sure it is free from small pieces of film.
6. TREATING YOUR CAMERA TENDERLY
Your camera is a fine precision instrument.
attention to detail. Do not allow it to be swung by its shoulder strap, thrown into the back of a
car, or in any way treated as if it were as robust as a battle ship. If you protect the camera
against possible damage due to a knock, you will be amply rewarded by years of excellent and
trouble-free service.
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