Nikon f2 - Manual (Page 54)

TIPS ON CAMERA CARE
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Good camera care is primarily common-sense care. Treat your Nikon
F2SB Photomic camera as you would any other precision optical
instrument and it will provide you years of trouble-free service.
Although ruggedly constructed, your camera may be damaged by
shock, heat, water or misuse. By observing the following tips, you
will be assured of the longest possible service life.
• Fingerprints or dust on lens/prism surfaces will make viewing un­
comfortable, and will generally contribute to a deterioration of
optical performance. Clean lens surfaces often using a quality lens
tissue or a soft lens brush; stubborn smudges should be wiped with
lens tissue moistened with alcohol or lens cleaner. Never clean lens
surfaces using cloth, paper towels, ordinary tissue, or any other
material that might scratch the lens surface; also, use cleaning
fluids sparingly to prevent seepage, and resulting damage to me­
chanical components.
• When interchanging lenses, finders, etc., your camera is susceptible
to the entry of dust or other contaminants. It is a good idea to
clean moving body parts frequently to prevent the build-up of dust;
here, a lens brush and blower will come in very handy. When blow­
ing out the interior of the camera, however, avoid contact with the
shutter curtains, as they are easily damaged. Also, wipe the outer
body surfaces using the silicone-impregnated cleaning cloth pro­
vided with the camera; this cloth will remove fingerprints, etc.
quickly and easily. (Note that the cleaning cloth should never be
used to clean the lens surfaces.)
• When exposed to sudden temperature changes or high humidity,
condensation may form on the lens surfaces. After using in these