·How to look after your camera
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The interior of the camera, housing the film drive mechanism, must be kept
spotless.
Gelatine deposits and dust sometimes accumulate in the gate and on the pressure
pad when unexposed film is run through the camera and should be removed as
follows:
a) Open the pressure pad by lifting its pin.
b) Unscrew the shaft and remove the pressure pad by pulling it towards you.
c) Gently clean the gate and pressure pad, paying special attention to the aperture,
using a clean cloth wound round the end of a small stick. If the gelatine deposit
is hard to remove, damp the cloth and thoroughly dry the part after cleaning.
d) Replace the pressure pad.
Reflex prism.
The reflex prism in front of the aperture can be reached by turning
the turret. As it is mounted on hinges, it can be swung out for cleaning the back
and the ground glass. Use a soft, dry brush or special paper for cleaning these
parts. The prism can be cleaned even when the camera is loaded (preferably in
the shade).
Important! The reflex viewfinder must not be dismantled.
Lenses.
Keep the outer surfaces of your lenses absolutely clean with the special
soft tissue paper sold in photographic shops. Avoid rubbing the lens more than
necessary as this could damage the anti-reflection coating.
Screw on the lens caps between takes. Special care should be taken to avoid dust
or fingerprints (perspiration attacks glass).
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