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Good
camera care
is
common-sense care.
Treat
your
Nikomat ELW
as you would
any
valuable
precision instrument. Although ruggedly construc-
ted to stand the
rigors
of
normal use, it may
still
be
damaged by
shock,
heat, water
or
misuse
.
Here
are
some basic tips for keeping your camera in top
condition:
Extreme temperature changes
The
Nikomat
ELW
functions fau!tlessly
in
a
temperature range
of
55°
to
-
15°C. Even
within
this
range however,
avoid suddenly exposing
the
camera to temperature
extremes-
i.e.
,
taking it
from the cold
outdoors to
the
warm indoors or
vice
versa. The
sudden, extreme
temperature
change is apt to form
deposits
of atmospheric
moisture
such as sweat
beads or
frost on
the
sur-
faces
of
the camera
body
(much
like pipes
sweat-
ing
on a
hot
summer
day
or winter frost accumu-
lating
on the
inside of
a
window during the dead
of
winter) which
will develop into rust
and
damage
the camera's tiny components and electrical con-
tacts.
A good precautionary measure is to pack
the camera in a
moisture-proof bag or
a
poly-
ethylene bag,
along
with
a
silica gel
dessicator-
and
unpack only when the temperature inside
the bag
has
risen or
fallen
to
the
ambient
level.
Storage
Keep
the camera in an eveready or compartment
case
when not in use
to
protect it
from
dust.
Avoid
storing the camera
in
excessively
hot, co
ld
or
damp places. Always
attach a body cap when
the
camera body is
stored
separately.
Do not leave
film in the camera for a
long period
of time
.
Never
leave
the shutter or self-timer cocked
if
the camera
is to
be stored overnight or
longer.
Camera body
Clean the
inside
of the camera
periodically using
a
soft brush
.
Do not
exert
pressure
on the shutter
curtain as
this may damage
the curtain
.
Keep
the
mirror free
from fingerprints and
dust; it
should be
cleaned only
by
a qualified
serviceman.
Special
care
must
also be
taken when
changing
batteries to
avoid
damaging
the
battery
chamber and other
parts
of
the mirror box.
Keep the camera away from water
Avoid
excessive
moisture. When using
the camera
near
water
,
guard against splashes, especially salt-
water
spray.
Never oil any part of the camera
Lubrication
should
be left
to an authorized ser-
viceman.
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