Pentax MV-1 - Camera Maintenance; Cleaning Optics; Cleaning Smudges and Dust; Avoiding Mirror and Shutter Contact

CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and
f.lters as clean as possible. To remove loose dust
and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush
of a lens brush. Do not try to wipe off granular
dirt or dust - it's an excellent way of scratching
the glass. y
Smudges, such as fingerprints, should be carefully
wiped away with either lens tissue or a clean,
soft cloth. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs
that have already been washed a few times are
particularly good for this. Breathing on the lens
before wiping is effective; but be sure to wipe
away all moisture completely. Commercial lens
cleaners are also effective.
Never touch the mirror or the shutter leaves
Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect
the clarity of your pictures.
Take care not to drop the camera or knock
|t against anything solid. Accidents or rough
handling can easily damage the internal
mechanism, even though externally nothing
seems to have been damaged.
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