G. USEFUL ALPA HINTS
ALPA cameras are well known for their
exceptio nailγsolid and exclusive light-
metal construction that withstands the
most rugged use. This has been proved
time and again under the most trying
climatic conditions
，
in many expeditions
to the artie
，
the tropics
，
the ocean
depths and up the highest mountains
。
f the world.
Nevertheless
，
the ALPA is also a
precision instrument
，
which deserves
γour continued care
，
so as to maintain
its high performance standards. The
same principle applies to all ALPA len-
ses and accessories. Please paγspecial
attention to the following points:
1) Protect γ
。
ur ALPA from sudden
blows and falls
，
bγusing a carrying
case. Avoid continuous vibration (on
the floor of a car close to the propeller
shaf
t，
on the luggage grid of a motor-
cγcle
，
etc.).
2) Do not leave γ
。
ur ALPA wound
during prolonged periods of time.
3) Keep γour ALPA away from dust
，
wind-blown sand and too much humi-
ditγ. In the tropics keep it in an airtight
container together with a desiccating
agent such as silica ge
l.
In winter
，
when
carrying γour ALPA from outdoors
into a warm room
，
metal and glass
surfaces maγbecome misted over with
condensation. Do not wipe this off
，
but
wait until the mist disappears as the
camera warms up.
4) Clean the film channel and pressure
plate from time to time with a piece of
fluff-free cloth (never use cotton or
wool).
5) Do not touch the reflex- mirror with
γour finge
時，
which maγsmudge or
scratch its surface. Your nearest dealer
or service station will be happγto clean
it for you.
6) Do not try to lubricate the ALPA
mechanism and shutter. Theγare
geared for more than 100
，
000 operations
without lubrication.
7) Do not attempt to dismantle the
ALP
A.
This operation requires not
12
only extensive knowledge and skil
怡，
but
also special tools. Your guarantee
becomes void
，
if the ALPA or ALPA
lenses are serviced by any unauthorized
person or service station.
8) The ALPA is not watertigh
t.
Special
water-tight cases are available for
underwater photographγ.
It
the camera
is dropped accidentally into the water
，
it should be dried immediatelγand sent
at once to an authorized service station
or to the ALPA factory. If dropped
into salt water
，
the camera must first
be rinsed several times in fresh water
before being dried. If salt water dries
inside the camera
，
the increasing
concentration of salt will erode the
metal components including chrome
，
and destroy the mechanism.
9) Standard 35 mm film cartridges may
sometimes be faultγ. When loading
γour ALPA make sure that the film
moves easily out of the cartridge and
that its lips are not too tight or dented.
If the film does not pull out freeIγ
，
gentlγinsert a penknife blade between
the back of the film and the lip of the
cartridge and open the mouth slightlγ-
Make sure that there are no loose velvet
threads hanging from the cartridge lips.
Theγmaγtear lose and get caught in the
film window
，
which produces shadows
onγour photographs.
10) Register γ
。
ur ALPA with the agent
in γ
。
ur country or with the factorγto
validate the warrantγ.
11) Ifγour ALPA is lost or stolen
，
report the serial number of both camera
and lens to your dealer
，
the ALPA
agents inγour country or the ALPA
factorγimmediately. This is the only
possible method of find
i"
ng the camera
and returning it to you. We strongly
recommend that you insure your ALPA
equipmen
t.
12) Over 40% of the ALPA factory are
engaged in most severe
，
total qualitγ
controls
，
certified by an inspection label
attached to everγALP
A.
And each
ALPA carries a world-wide guarantee
for highest mechanical
，
electronic and
optical performance.
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