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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 advis-
able to test the camera at least four weeks prior to your departure to
give time for a test film to be exposed and processed. NIany spoiled
holiday records would have been avoided if this precaution had been
taken.
4. DUSTY CONDITIONS
When your camera is used on the beach, or other conditions where dust
or sand can easily infiltrate the mechanism, take the precaution of put-
ting the instrument with its case into a polyethylene bag or other con-
tainer so that flying dust or sand are prevented from entering the cam-
era. 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 fitm can easily damage the mechanism. Therefore, check your cam-
era 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. It has been produced with
great care and attention to detail. Do not allow it to be swung by its
shoulder strap, thrown into the back of a car, or in any other way
treated as if it were as robust as a battleship. If you protect the cam-
era against possible damage due to a knock, you will be amply repaid
by years of excellent and trouble-free service.
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