Precautions and care instructions
General precautions
Do not use the LEICA M8 in the immediate vicinity of
devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic or elec-
tromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave
ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video
game consoles, cell phones, radio equipment).
• If you place the LEICA M8 on or very close to a tele-
vision set, its magnetic field could interfere with
picture recordings.
• The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell
phones.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large
electric motors, can damage the stored data or the
pictures.
• If due to the effects of electromagnetic fields the
LEICA M8 malfunctions, remove the battery and
then switch the camera on again.
Do not use the LEICA M8 in the immediate vicinity of
radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines.
• Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture
recordings.
Protect the LEICA M8 from contact with insect sprays
and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thin-
ner and alcohol may not be used for cleaning.
Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the
LEICA M8 body or the surface finish.
• As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive
chemicals, they should not remain in contact with
the LEICA M8 extended periods.
Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the LEICA
M8, e.g. on the beach.
• Sand and dust can damage the camera and the
memory card. Take particular care when changing
lenses and when inserting and removing the card.
Ensure that water cannot get into the LEICA M8, e.g.
when it is snowing or raining and on the beach.
Moisture can cause malfunctions and even permanent
damage to the LEICA M8 and the memory card.
If salt water spray gets onto the LEICA M8, wet a soft
cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe
the camera with it. Then wipe thoroughly with a dry
cloth.
LCDs
• If the LEICA M8 is exposed to significant tempera-
ture fluctuations, condensation can form on the
monitor. Wipe it carefully with a soft dry cloth.
• If the LEICA M8 is very cold when it is switched on,
the LCDs may at first appear darker than usual. As
soon as the camera warms up, the LCDs will regain
their normal brightness.
The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision
process. This ensures that, of the total of around
230,000 pixels, more than 99.995% work correctly
and only 0.005% remain dark or are always light. How-
ever, this is not a malfunction and it does not impair
the reproduction of the picture.
Sensor
• Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel
defects.
Condensation
If condensation has formed on or in the LEICA M8,
you should turn it off and leave it to stand at room
temperature for around an hour. Once the camera
temperature has adjusted to room temperature, the
condensation will disappear by itself.
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