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Proper Care of the Canon PELLIX QL
Storage of Camera
Moisture and dust are harmful to your camera. It should be taken out into the fresh air from time to time.
If your camera is to be stored for a long time, it should be removed from its case. Silica gel or another drying agent should be placed alongside it.
Cleaning of the Camera
When you use your camera on a rainy day, or at the beach, moisture and salt air adhere to it, which can result in stains, rust, and corrosion. Use a soft brush to rid the dust and a soft dry cloth for wiping.
Cleaning the Lens
Use a blower with a rubber ball to blow away dust on the lens or brush lightly with a brush. Do not touch the lens. If you should inadvertently get a fingerprint on your lens, follow this procedure: use a little pure alcohol, or ether, if available on special lens cleaning tissue. Then wrap the tissue around a wooden matchstick and wipe the lens in a circular motion. .. lightly and systematically.
èNever touch the panicle mirror. If dust should accumulate on it, blow it away with a blower.
èIn extremely cold areas, expose the camera to the outer air only when in use. Put it back into its case immediately after use. When using in cold climates, expose the camera gradually to the outer air to prevent the lens from clouding.
èIn hot climates, do not leave the camera inside closed automobiles during the daytime or In direct sunlight. It is not good for the CdS cell.