Hasselblad 501 C Instruction Manual
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1. detached The magazine cannot be detached 30 Troubleshooting The magazine slide is still in the magazine The film is finished The camera is not rawound The camera is released or pre released The lens front cover is on The lens is released Tha camera body is released or pre relaased The camera body is released or pre released The magazine slide is not com pletely inserted Remove the magazine slide com pletely Load a new film or change to a new loaded magazine Rewind the camera with one full turn of the winding crank Complete the camera release and rewind the camera Remove the cover Cock the lans Complete the camera release and rewind the camera Complete the camera release and rewind the camera Push the magazine slide in until it positively stops Copyright 1994 Victor Hasselblad AB All rights reserved No part of this material may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the company2. leave it where it can fall or be knocked to the ground or roll about Service Faultlass camera performance is essential to the professional photographer Therefore it is advis able to check that your camera is functioning cor ractly before an important assignment You should also return your camera to a Hasselblad Author ized Service Center for periodical checking and preventive maintenance lf your camera is used constantly and intensively exposing hundreds of rolls of film per week checkups every six months are recommended Hasselblad Service Centers have the expert staff and specialized equipment necessary to ensure that your camera remains in perfect working order Guarantee Provided that you bought your camera from an authorised Hasselblad outlet it is covered by an international guarantee for one year The guaran tee document and a registration card are supplied with the camera Keep the guarantee document carefully but fill in the registration card and return it to your Hasselblad distributor Camera care service amp guarantee 3 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 501C Parts and Components 4 Focusing hood Acute Matte focusing screen Screen retaining clip Focusing ring and scale Depth of field scale Central lans index Aperture ring and scale External and internal lens accessory mount Shutter speed selector ring Parts and Components 10 Exposure value index 11 Exposure value
3. scale on the top shows the shutter speeds and the scale on the lower right hand side shows the exposure values EV Aperture The aperture setting ring is the second closest ring to the front of the lens The aperture value is also set against the central lans index The C lens has an automatic diaphragm that stops down to the preset working aperture at the start of the exposure sequence Lens and Shutter Functions 13 Lj iF F F T ir Warning Mark On the shutter speed scale you will find a marking above the 1 1 2 and 1 4 s settings This is to warn you of possible exposure errors The auxiliary shut ter remains open only as long as you maintain pressure on the release button If you relax the pressure too early the auxiliary shutter will interrupt the running exposure see also page 12 Listen to the buzzing sound of the delay escapement in the lens shutter and retain the pressure on the release button until the sound stops Exposure Values The aperture and shutter speed combination set opposite the central lens index determines the exposure Every combination of shutter speed and aperture has an equivalent exposure value EV which you can read and set against the triangular Focusing and Depth of field The focusing ring is closest to the camera body It carries the distance scales in feet slanted numbers and in meters upright numbers and it also has a knurled rubber grip You focus the lens by rotat
4. 12 Attaching the Lens You will find that holding the camera in your left hand and the lens in your right hand as shown in the illustration is the easiest way of attaching the lens Make sure that both camera and lens are fully cocked The adjacent illustration shows the correct relationship between the drive shaft the lens drive coupling and their indexes If the lens is not cocked you can insert a coin in the coupling slot and rotate it clockwise until it locks about 4 5 of a turn When you have aligned the red index on the lens with the one on the camera as shown in the illustra tion the lans will drop easily into the bayonet fitting You can then rotate it clockwise until it stops with a faint click as the lens catch locks it in place Removing the Magazine It is advisable to have the camera cocked fully wound and the magazine indicator displaying white If the magazine indicator shows red then follow the instructions on page 11 Getting started 9 10 Getting started Insert the magazine slide into the magazine with the hinge towards the front of the camera Slide the magazine catch to the right swing the magazine back and lift it off the lower supports NOTE The magazine cannot be removed with out inserting the magazine slide The slide protects the film from fogging Note also that the camera cannot be operated when a magazine with slide inserted is attached to the camera Attaching the Magaz
5. HASSELBLAD Hasselblad 501c Instruction Manual Contents 501c Pa saute 3 Camera Care Service and Guarantee 4 Parts amp Components 6 Getting started 6 Opening the Focusing Hood 6 Built in Magnifier 7 Focusing screen and Viewfinder Image 7 Ciosingthe Focusing Hood 7 The Magazine Slide 8 LeftHand Grip 8 Focusing and Exposure 8 Removing the Lens 8 Attaching the Lens 9 Removing the Magazine 10 Attaching the Magazine 11 Magazine Status Indicator 11 Strap and Strap Lugs 11 Attaching the Strap gt m m GECCE CECE wa E 57 EE 11 Removing the Strap F JEE 12 Operating Details g 2 Ele 12 Exposure m ba 12 Pre release and Cable Release Jp 13 Double Exposure HEEE 13 Lens and Shutter Functions 2 JE 13 Shutter Speeds E 13 Aperture 14 Warning Mark 14 Exposure Values 15 Focusing and Depth of Field 15 Depth of field Scale INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cee 17 Flash Synchronization oo i Magazine Operation Loading the Magazine Magazine Load Status Removing the Film Film Tab Holder Film Plane Index Viewfinder System Changing the Viewfinder Changing the Magnifier Changing the Focusing Screen Meter Prism Viewfinder Adjustments Accessories Accessory Mount Hasselblad 501C System Chart 28 Camera Body Dimensions 29 Technical Specification 501C 30 Troubleshooting i SHASSRRRSSSS Guarantee Provided that you bought your camera from an authorised Hass
6. creen with the smooth side up and the sharp edged corners down Ensure that all four corners of the screen are positively seated on their supports You need not return the screen latches This is done automatically when the viewfinder is replaced NOTE Should the screen refuse to drop out by itself ensure that the camera is fully wound remove the lans and check that the mirror is in the down position Put a finger through the lens mount and push gently at the screen from underneath prefer ably with a soft cloth between the finger and the screen Hasselblad Meter Prism Viewfinder Adjustments The Hasselblad Meter Prism Viewfinders meter the light level on the focusing screen They are calibrated at the factory to give an accurate reading with one particular type of screen If that focusing screen is replaced with another type which gives a different light level under the same ambient conditions the meter has to be adjusted to compen sate for the difference The PME PME3 PMES and PMES51 are basically the same design but are differently adjusted from the factory The PME3 PMES and PMES51 are adjusted to the brighter Acute Matte screen in the 501C camera while the previous PME is adjusted to the lower light level of the Ground glass screen Cat No 42161 and other comparable screens such as Split image 42188 Microprism amp split image 42218 or Grid amp microprism 42250 The Plain glass screen 42200 is not suitabl
7. e for TTL metering The viewfinder types are identified by the marks PME 3 PME 5 or PME 51 respectively on the rear of the viewfinder body above the eyepiece The PME has no marking The recommended procedures of compensation for altemative usage of the meter viewtinders are shown in the charts on page 24 Viewfinder System 23 A Acute Matte focusing screen combined with Action required to obtain a correct EV Viewfinder model REDUCE the ASA ISO setting to half the film speed value as indicated on the film package or INCREASE the MAX lens aperture setting one full step or REDUCE the EV reading one full step when setting it on the lens EV scale B Ground glass or similar focusing screen combined with Viewfinder Action required to obtain a correct EV model PME3 PMES PME51 INCREASE the ASA ISO setting to twice the film speed value as indicated on the film package or REDUCE the MAX lens aperture setting one full step or INCREASE the EV reading one full step when setting it on the lens EV scale No action required 24 Viewfinder System Accessories All accessories included in the present Hasselblad Product Catalog except the FE type lenses and most discontinued older accessories can be used on the 501C when not specifically noted otherwise Accessory Mounts The quick coupling plate on the bottom of the camera body has both a 1 4 and a 3 8 tripod thread It also fits t
8. e up spool under the grooved knob of the spool clamp bar Insert a roll of film under the other end of the bar turned as in the picture Remove all of the paper band surround ing the roll Turn the film holder key ew to open the film clamp Pull 8 10 cm 3 4 in of paper backing off the film roll Slide the side edge under the clamp Insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slotin the take up spool Turn the grooved knob ew to align the arrow on the paper with the triangular index on the bar but not any further Turn the film holder key cew Insert the film holder into the magazine Ensure that it is cor rectly positioned Turn the film holder key ew to lock the film holder in the magazine Fold out the film winding crank Rotate it cw about ten turns until it stops Tum it cew and fold it in Number 1 will now be displayed in the frame counter window indicating that the loaded magazine is ready for use 18 Magazine Operation The film winding crank is blocked at frame 1 only It can be used to wind up a partially exposed film at any frame after that The frame counter is automatically reset when the film holder is withdrawn from the magazine Magazine Operation 19 20 Magazine Operation Magazine Load Status In the center of the film holder key there is a cres cent shaped indicator window that shows white when the magazine is freshly loaded It gradually changes to red as the fil
9. elblad outlet it is covered by an international guarantee for one year Further details can be found on page 3 Service and Maintenance Although Hasselblad products are exceptionally reliable and durable continuous and extensive profassional use will require maintenance and overhaul at regular intervals at an Hasselblad Authorized Service Center Read more about service and maintenance on page 3 Introduction to the Hasselblad Camera System As a Hasselblad owner you now have in your possession a camera of exceptional quality the product of an internationally renowned tradition of excellence in the world of photography Victor Hasselblad the creator of the cameras which bear his name was himself an accomplished photographer It was to satisfy his own high standards and different requirements that he first envisioned the Hasselblad camera system a versatile medium format single lens reflex camera with interchangeable lenses viewfinders and film magazines A photographer first and businessman second Victor Hasselblad would never sacrifice quality for ease of production To this day Hasselblad cameras are carefully manufactured with this principle in mind With your Hasselblad you have opened the door to the Hasselblad System a system that is taken beyond the ends of the earth into space to earn its reputation for reliability and absolute fidelity The Hasselblad 501C is a medium format single lans reflex ca
10. fier The standard 4 5x magnifier normally provides a comfortable viewing of the focusing screen for most users lf necessary however the standard magnifier plate with lens can be changed for a plate with a correction lans to compensate for individual eyesight Correction lenses are available with powers ranging from 3 to 4 dioptres Change the magnifier as follows 1 Remove the focusing hood from the camera body and open it by lifting the lid 2 Release the magnifier by pushing the catch to the left Push the magnifier halfway down seize the lens plate from underneath and pull it out of the holder 3 Keep the plate holder halfway down and insert the replacement lens plate with the printed side up Fold the hood down and put it back on the camera ViewfinderSystem 21 22 Viewfinder System Changing the Focusing Screen Your 501C is equipped with the exceptionally bright and sharp Acute Matte focusing screen In the Hasselblad Product Catalog you will find the entira range of focusing screens of different design for various applications If you wish to replace the focusing screen with any of the other focusing screens in the Hasselblad System follow the procedure below 1 Detach the magazine and the viewfinder 2 Push the two screen latches to the side into their recesses 3 Place your hand over the screen and invert the camera The screen will now drop into your hand 4 Insert the replacement s
11. fold the magnifier down simply push it back towards the lid until it locks The magnifier can easily be exchanged for one with a suitable correction lens to match your individual eyesight see page 21 The camera cannot be released for an exposure as long as the magazine slide is inserted To remove the slide fold out the wire bow on the left hand side and pull out the slide entiraly Getting started Getting started Left Hand Grip Holding the 501C in your left hand as shown in the illustration is the most convenient grip You can reach the exposure release button with your indax finger Your right hand is free for focusing setting the aperture operating the crank or for changing lens or magazine Focusing and Exposure Release Turn the focusing ring page 15 until the image of the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder Depress the exposure release button to make an exposure After the exposure when you have released the exposure button the winding crank is free to be rotated one full turn until it locks again to rewind the camera cock the shutter and advance the film one frame NOTE The viewfinder remains dark until you have rewound the camera Removing the Lens Depress the lens release button and rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it out of the mount NOTE You can only remove the lens when the camera is cocked fully wound and not in re leased or pre relaased mode page
12. he useful and reliable Hasselblad tripod quick coupling The front of the lenses have external and internal bayonet mounts for filters close up lenses and lens shades Other close up accessories can be attached between the lens and the camera body The viewfinder mount on top of the camera body accepts various focusing screens transparent format masks and viewfinders On the left hand side is the accessory rail for the spirit level and the adjustable flash shoe The rear of the camera body accepts format masks for the 4 5 x 6 cm or the panoramic format 27 x 55 mm The Hasselblad 501C System Chart The accessory chart on the following pages indi cates the wide range of accessories available within the Hasselblad System Please refer to the Hasselblad Product Catalog for full information on the complete Hasselblad Camera System Accessories Systemchart 25 The Hasselblad 501c System 26 System chart System chat 27 Camera Body Dimensions 28 Camera Body Dimensions Technical Specifications and Equipment 501C Camera type Single lans reflex camera with 6 x6 cm 2 1 4 x2 1 4 in max image size interchangeable lenses film magazines viewfinders and focusing screens Design Mechanical with an aluminum alloy camera body shell cast in one piece Viewfinders Folding focusing hood with 4 5x magnifier interchangeable with reflex viewfinder prism viewfinders with or without built in light meter or
13. index _ Depth of field Preview The lens is normally opened to the largest aperture to provide the brightest possible viewfinder image with the most shallow depth of field You can stop down the lens diaphragm to the preset aperture by pushing down the depth of field preview knob until it locks To reopen it depress the lower end of the knob 8 rot So TT a X W N i U N N 16 Lens and Shutter Functions Flash Synchronization The Hasselblad 501C uses Hasselblad type C or CF lenses These lenses have built in leaf shutters with speeds from 1s to 1 500s and B Flash synchronization occurs at full shutter opening via the PC flash terminal Electronic flash units can be used at all shutter speeds 1 s 1 500 s andin B setting C AA noan Magazine Operation Loading the Magazine You can load the magazine with film when itis either attached to or separated from the camera In both cases when the magazine slide is inserted it is important that its flat side is turned towards the rear Follow the procedure on pages 18 19 to load the magazine Magazine Operation 17 Loading the Magazine figures 1 8 Follow the procedure below to load a film in the magazine The paragraph numbers refer to the corre sponding figure ew clockwise ccw counter clockwise 1 2 a Fold out the film holder key Turn the key cew and withdraw the film holder magazine insert Place an empty tak
14. ine Ensure that the magazine slide is fully inserted and that the indicator is white If the indicator is not white then refer to the instruction on page 11 Rest the magazine on the camera s lower support hooks and make sure that it is properly located on them Carefully swing the magazine towards the camera body and check that the camera s upper support hooks fit into the slots in the magazine Push the magazine gently but firmly against the hooks while sliding the magazine catch button to the right Release the button when the magazine has made contact with the rear plate of the camera and push it to the left to ensure that it has reached the locked position Remove the magazine slide to make the camera ready for use The Magazine Status Indicator The status indicator on the right hand side of the magazine shows white when the magazine is ready to operate and red when the film has not been advanced after the latest exposure Do not attach a magazine showing white to a cam era that is not rewound Wind the camera first or you will lose one frame Do not attach a magazine showing red to a fully wound camera That could result in a double expo sure If the status indicator shows red release the camera page 12 before attaching the magazine Then winding the camera advances the film one frame Strap and Strap Lugs The 501C is delivered with a medium wide shoulder strap which is packed separately You will find other type
15. ing the focusing ring until you obtain a sharp image of the subject in the viewfinder The distance between the subject and the film plane is read off the focusing ring s distance scales oppo site the central lens index Depth of field Scale Objects closer or further away than the selected distance will be sharp within certain limits The limits of this field of sharp focus i e depth of field vary with the aperture The depth of field available at any given f stop can PH EV index on the lower right hand side of the lens OTR FENERE rth be read off the depth of field scale on both sides of the central index The rings on the illustration indi cate how to read the depth of field scale with an aperture of 11 CP ATT re Pe ie th m prar EF a rT HF 14 Lens and Shutter Functions Lens and Shutter Functions 15 Infrared IR Photography Infrared light with wavelengths beyond 800 nm are refracted by the lens to an image plane further away from the lens than the image plane for visible light When photographing with infrared IR light you have to compensate for this difference by setting the focusing distance opposite the dashed IR index line to the right of the common index line Follow this procedure 1 Focus as usual on the focusing screen 2 Mark or memorize the distance on the focusing scale opposite the common index line 3 Rotate the focusing ring to set this distance opposite the IR
16. m is wound through An all red indicator shows that the film is used up or that the magazine is empty Removing Film from the Magazine When the last frame has been exposed and wound on the magazine is blocking the camera for further release Wind off the film by folding out the film winding crank and rotating it clockwise until you can feel the film leaving the supply spool You can now withdraw the film holder from the magazine and remove the exposed film Film Tab Holder The end tab of the film pack can be inserted in the holder on the back of the magazine as a reminder of the kind of film that has been loaded into the magazine Film Plane Index The film plane index on the right hand side of the magazine body indicates the position of the film plane to facilitate accurate determination of the film to subject distance which is very important in close up photography Viewfinder System Changing Focusing Hood or Viewfinder To remove the focusing hood for the purpose of attaching any other viewfinder in the Hasselblad system follow this procedure 1 Detach the magazine 2 Fold down the focusing hood to protect it from damage and remove it by sliding it to the rear in its guide slots 3 Slide the replacement viewfinder into the slots and push it forward until it stops When fully inserted the viewfinder is retained in position by a spring loaded ball latch until you have reattached the magazine Changing the Magni
17. magnifying hood Film advance Manual advance with simultaneous shutter cocking Tripod socket 1 4 and 3 8 tripod thread and base plate for quick coupling attachment External Camera body see page 30 Camera body with Planar C 80 mm lens and film dimensions magazine A12 180L 114Wx110H 7 x4 1 2 x 4 5 16 in Weight Camera body only 600g 1 Ib 5 oz Camera body with Planar C 80 mm lens and film magazine A12 1475g 3 Ib 4 02 Focusingscreen Acute Matte focusing screen Lens Hasselblad Zeiss Planar C 2 8 80 mm interchangeable Magazine Hasselblad A12 interchangeable film magazine 12 exposures on 120 type film The 501C camera available in black only cat no 11045 comes with focusing hood focusing screen standard strap Planar C 80 mm lens with lens cap and film magazine A12 black finish cat no 30147 For comprehensive information on accessories please refer to the Hasselblad Product Catalog Hasselblad reserve the right to change the specifications without prior notice Technical Specifications 29 Troubleshooting Your Hasselblad 501C is built for long and troublefree service especially when you follow the advices on maintenance and care on page 3 Should you encounter any operational difficulties the troubleshooting chart below may help you to resolve them The exposure release button can not be depressed There is no image on the focusing screen The lens cannot be attached The lens cannot be
18. mera featuring interchangeability of 16 different lenses 1 4x and 2x teleconverters magazines for different image formats and films including Polaroid films viewfinders with or with out exposure metering properties and a number of focusing screens to fit your special requirement The complete range of accessories affords almost limitless flexibility and potential for superior photography in any application The realisation of this potential is only dependant upon your skill care and judgement as a photographer 2 Introduction Your Hasselblad 501C comes with an Acute Matte focusing screen of unsurpassed brightness and resolution complete with the Planar C 2 8 80 mm lens and the A12 film magazine Lenses Since the early 1950 s Hasselblad lenses have been manufactured by Carl Zeiss in Germany The Hasselblad 501C uses C and CF lenses made by Carl Zeiss With the exception of FE type lenses all Hassel blad lenses manufactured since 1957 can be used with the 501C FE type lanses can only be used with the Hasselblad focal plane shutter cameras This Instruction Manual describes in detail how to operate your 501C Read it carefully The knowledge gained from reading it will give you full access to the Hasselblad potential Exploiting that potential is left to your imagination Camera Care Service and Guarantee Camera Care Your Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use in most environ men
19. ocusing screen featuring superior brightness and the highest resolution among the Hasselblad focusing screens The center of the screen is indicated by a hairline cross See page 22 on how to change the focusing screen ee a damaging the equipment When you have unpacked the camera with lans and film magazine unfold the winding crank and check that itis locked and cannot be turned This indicates that the mechanism is fully wound If the crank is not locked turn it one full clockwise turn until it locks to AEETI rs one ee uae i HO ti tt T ra wind the camera and cock the shutter Fold the crank back into the crank hub when carrying the camera about to avoid the crank from catching in Closing the Focusing Hood Pinch the side plates at the hinge points push it lightly backwards and the hood automatically folds back down clothing etc Opening the Focusing Hood Lift the lid with a firm grip on the tab at its rear edge and swing it up to a vertical position The hood unfolds automatically and locks in open position Before viewing remove the lens front cover by turning it counter clockwise approx 1 3 turn and lifting it off the lens The Built in Magnifier The Magazine Slide Getting started Use the built in 4 5x magnifier to enlarge the view finder image e g for more accurate focusing To unfold it push the oval catch inside the lid to the right as indicated in the illustration To
20. re release and Cable Release Considerable efforts have been made to reduce camera vibrations caused by moving parts in the exposure sequence However if you wish to avoid these vibrations completely you can pre release the mechanism by pushing the pre release button upwards This causes the following sequence the mirror folds up blinding the focusing screen the shutter closes and remains closed the diaphragm changes to the preset aperture the auxiliary shutter opens When you subsequently press the exposure release button only the shutter then operates at the preset speed As shown in the illustration you can also attach a cable release to further reduce vibrations Double Exposure As the camera has been designed to prevent acci dental double exposure you will have to carry out the following procedure in order to make multiple exposures on the same frame 1 Depress the exposure release button and make the initial exposure 2 Insert the magazine slide and remove the magazine 3 Wind the camera with one full revolution of the winding crank 4 Replace the magazine and remove the slide The unit is now ready to make a second exposure on the same frame You can make additional expo sures in the same manner Lens and Shutter Functions Shutter Speeds The shutter speed setting ring is the ring located closest to the front of the lens The desired shutter speed is set against the central lens index The
21. s of straps in the Hasselblad Product Catalog All straps have special clips for easy attach ing them to and removing them from the camera body Attaching the Strap Place the main body of the strap clip over the strap lug on the camera see figure Press the tip of the clip towards the camera while pulling the strap to slide the clip over the lug to the locked position Removing the strap Lift the locking plate of the clip high enough to let it pass over the top of the lug Push the clip in the diraction opposite to the strap to slide it off the lug Getting started 11 rf T PIERRE ARTIT Hi TI iai LUTT ir E fief fT ri A df rj HE E H w 4 eae p 12 Operating Details Exposure Operating Details Exposure As a general rule for all shutter speed settings except B you should keep the exposure button depressed until the lens shutter has opened and closed fully This is especially important at shutter speeds from 1s to 1 15 s since the auxiliary shutter remains open only when the button is kept de pressed If you relax the pressure on the button too soon the auxiliary shutter will terminate the ex posure prematurely see page 14 Warning Mark You can see the auxiliary shutter if you remove the magazine It consists of two blinds which cover the rear opening of the camera body to protect the film from being damaged by unwanted exposure as the lens shutter normally is open P
22. scale 12 Lens release button 13 Drive shaft 14 Threaded cable release socket 15 Shutter release button 16 Viewing mirror 17 Winding crank 18 Pre release button Winding crank index Strap lug Magazine status indicator Frame counter Film plane index Film winding crank Magazine type sign 5 Magazine drive gear Camera type sign Magazine catch 29 Focusing hood magnifier 36 Tripod thread 1 4 and 3 8 30 Magazine slide 37 Quick coupling plate 31 Film load indicator 38 Camera supports 32 Film holder key 39 Lens drive shaft 33 Film tab holder 40 Depth of field preview knob 34 Magazine support slots 41 PC flash terminal 35 Magazine supports 42 Lens locating index 43 Accessory rail 44 Strap lug 45 Auxiliary shutter 46 Magazine hook Acute Matte designed by MINOLTA NOTE In the text the positions of components are described in relation to the camera as you see when taking a photograph i e the lens is on the front the viewfinder on the top and the winding crank is on the right hand side _ Parts and Components 5 Getting started This section describes how you prepare your 501C for use You will find further comprehensive information in detail on how to operate the camera in the sections starting on page 12 Follow the instructions stap by step to avoid jamming or Focusing Screen and Viewfinder Image The Hasselblad 501C is equipped with the Acute Matte f
23. ts In order to avoid the possibility of damage however the camera should be protected from the following Extremes of temperature High temperatures can have an adverse effect on both the film and the camera Do not keep your camera in places where it may get hot such as in direct sunlight or above a radiator In tropical envi ronments fungus growth can be prevented by keep ing your equipment in an area where the air is circulating Frequent rapid and severe tempera ture changes can cause problems such as corro sion of electrical contacts and should be avoided When in extremely cold temperatures cameras and especially lenses should be protected as much as possible Dust and grit Prevent dirt of any kind from getting into your camera When taking photographs in coastal ar eas for example the camera should be protected from sand and salt water spray You can blow away dust on the lens glass magni fiar of focusing screen or wipe it off gently with a soft cloth if necessary Smears on the lens glass should be removed with a high quality lens clean ing solution on a soft clean tissue Be careful not to scratch the lens or touch any of the glass sur faces with your fingers The surface of the mirror is coated and should be blown clean but not be wiped Lens cleaning solvents or other chemicals should not be used on the focusing screen Impact Your camera can be damaged by severe physical shocks You should take care not to
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