Common Sense Camera Care And Practice; After-Sale Servicing - Mamiya 645DF Instructions Manual

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice

Maintenance and care of the camera
• Read instructions before using camera.
• Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap supplied with it,
whenever possible.
• Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteries
supplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which have
reduced its service life.
• Be sure to wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity.
• Battery life differs, depending on frequency of use, type, age, storage condition,
ambient temperature (use external battery case in very cold weather), etc.
• Always remove the battery when camera is not used for a long period of time.
• Always keep covers on lenses and camera body.
• Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40˚C (105˚F) and -10˚C (15˚F).
Also avoid humid or sea air environment.
• Prolonged disuse shortens camera life. Periodically exercise the shutter (at different
speeds), lens diaphragms (at different apertures) and focusing mechanism.
• Protect camera against rain and moisture.
• Do not touch lens surfaces. Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles.
• Always test your equipment before going on important assignments.
The Importance of Proper Maintenance
Your camera has mechanisms like shutters and diaphragm blades. They are
controlled by gears, levers, springs, and so on. All require special lubrication from time
to time. Ambient conditions can also affect these mechanisms, as well as the
electronic components and the optical glass of your lenses. We therefore suggest that
you have your camera and lenses checked, and if necessary serviced, periodically.
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After-Sale Servicing

☆ Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card.
1. For inquiries, opinions or questions concerning the product, please contact your
nearest Mamiya agent or service center.
2. Servicing after the expiration of the period specified in the warranty card will be
charged to the user. The freight and transport costs should always be paid by the
user.
3. The servicing parts for use in repair of the product will be retained at the factory for
ten years from the date of discontinuation of production.
◎ Servicing is available for the same period as the servicing part retention period. As
the product may be serviceable even after this period, please consult your dealer or
nearest Mamiya service center for its serviceability.
☆ Servicing of malfunction or damage due to dropping, impact, fire, flood, etc.
1) The degree of such a malfunction or damage will be judged by the Mamiya service
department.
2) Such a malfunction or damage will be classified either non-serviceable or
serviceable. When the product is classified to be serviceable, it will be repaired
at the expense of the user, even if the malfunction or damage occurred within the
warranty period.
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