LEICA M11 Monochrom Rangefinder Camera - Manual (Page 158)

CARE/STORAGE 158
CARE/STORAGE
We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time:
– Switching the camera off
– Remove the memory card
– Remove the battery (after approx. 2 months the set date and time
will be lost)
CAMERA HOUSING
• Keep your equipment meticulously clean, as any kind of dirt residue
presents a breeding ground for micro organisms.
• Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should
first be moistened with a watered-down detergent and can then
be wiped away with a dry cloth.
• Wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and use
it to wipe down the camera. Then wipe it down thoroughly with a
dry cloth.
• Wipe the camera with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove stains and
fingerprints. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera
housing can be removed with a small brush. Take care not to
touch the shutter blades.
• Store the camera in a closed and padded container to prevent
friction damage and protect it against dust accumulation.
• Keep the camera in a dry, sufficiently ventilated place, where it
will not be subjected to high temperatures and humidity. Make
sure to remove all moisture from the camera if it was used in
humid conditions.
• Do not store the camera in a leather case for extended periods of
time to prevent fungal contamination.
• Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use.
Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and
tanning residue released by the moist leather.
• All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are
lubricated. Remember to press the shutter button several times
every three months to prevent the lubrication points hardening if
the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. We
also recommend repeated adjustment and use of all the other
operating elements.
• When using your camera in tropical climates, make sure to expose
the equipment to daylight and fresh air as much as possible to
prevent fungal growth. Storage in airtight containers or cases is
recommended only in conjunction with a desiccant like silica gel.
LENS
• A soft-bristle brush will usually suffice to remove dust from the
outer lenses. Remove more severe soiling with a clean, soft cloth
that is completely free of foreign matter. Wipe the lens in a circu-
lar motion from the center outward. We recommend using micro-
fiber cloths that come in a protective container and are available
from photography shops and other optical retailers. These cloths
are machine-washable at 40°C. Do not use fabric softener and do
not iron them. Never use spectacle lens cleaning cloths, as these
are soaked in chemicals, which could damage the glass of the
camera lenses.
• Attach a transparent UVA filter for optimal front lens protection
in unfavorable conditions (e.g. sand, salt water spray). Please
remember that the filter may create unwanted light reflections in
some backlight situations and in case of high contrasts.
• Lens caps also protect the lens against accidental fingerprint
smudges and rain.