Nikon F6 Instruction Manual

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172Camera Care• Cleaning camera bodyUse a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it witha soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near seawater, wipe the camera bodywith a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and thendry it with a dry cloth.• Cleaning mirror and lensUse a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens. To removefingerprints or smudges from the lens’ surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lenstissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.• Do not subject the camera or lens to strong vibration or shockDo not drop the camera body and lens or allow them to impact against a hardsurface as this may damage their precision mechanisms.• Do not touch the shutter curtainsThe shutter is made of very thin curtains. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly witha blower brush. Doing so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains.• Avoid strong electric or magnetic fieldsThe camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields, such asnear a transmitter tower. Avoid using the camera in such locations.• Store the camera in a cool, dry placeStore the camera in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and mildew.Keep it away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent), electrical appliancesthat generate magnetic fields, or excessive heat such as inside a vehicle during thesummer or near a heater.• Avoid extreme temperature changeExtreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body.When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place, or vice versa,place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside the bagfor a while to expose the camera gradually to the temperature change.WARNING Do not useNEVER use organic solvents suchas thinner or benzene near the F6.Doing so could cause a fire or healthhazard, and damage the camera.