Nikon FM2 Body only Film Camera User Manual


 
TIPS
ON CAMERACARE
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Although the
FM
2
is
a tough
and durable camera, bear
in
mi
nd
that
is
a precision opti-
cal instrument,
and
that care-
less
or
rough handli
ng
may
damage it. Observe the
fol
-
lowing tips,
and
the
FM2
wi
ll
always work
as
perfectly as
the d
ay
you
bought
it.
• Generally, t
he
camera does not
need lubrication.
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Don't touch
the
reflex mirror or
the
focusing screen
to
prevent
them from getting scratch
ed
.
Remove dust with a blower·type
brush.
If
the
camera body
is
exposed
to
rain or mist, wipe
mOistu
re
gently with a soft cloth a
nd
d
ry
t
he
camera. After
usi
ng t
he
ca
m
era
n
ea
r salt water, t
ake
care t
ha
t
you
wipe
it
with a
cloth moistened with pure
water
to
remove possib
le
traces
of
salt.
Do
not tou
ch
the shutter cur-
tains.
x
If
the
Inside
of
the
camera body
accidentally gets wet, its inter-
nal
precision parts
may
get
rusty. T
ake
the camera right
away
to
the
nea
r
est
authorized
Ni
kon
dealer for a checkup
which may require repair pay-
ment.
• Clean glass
su
rfaces such
as
the
le
ns or
the
fin
d
er
eyepiece
with a blower-type brush; avoid
usi
ng lens tissue
as
much
as
possible. Gently wipe dirt,
smudges
or
fingerprints with
soft cotton moistened
With
a
small amount
of
absolute
al-
cohol, using a spiral motion
from center
to
periphery. M
ake
sure
you
leave
no
wiping traces.
When
not
uSing
the
camera
for
a long time,
take
ou
t
the
bat-
teries
and
store
the
camera
away from
high
temperatur
e,
high
humidity, naphtha
line,
or
camphor,