Mamiya 645 PRO TL - Manual (Page 45)

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice
Your Mamiya 645 PRO TL is a precision mechanical- + Do not store camera at temperatures exceeding
optical-electronic instrument, built for heavy and reliable it against humid
professional use. It will reward you with a long service life sea air environment.
if properly treated and maintained. Please observe these Periodically exercise your camera and lenses by
common sense rules: making blind exposures at various shutter speeds.
Read instructions before using camera. Also move the diaphragm ring and focusing mounts of
Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use all lenses repeatedly.
neckstrap supplied with it, whenever possible.
Protect camera against rain and moisture. If it gets
wet, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.
Do not touch lens or mirror surfaces. To remove dust
use air blower or lens tissue. To remove fingerprints
use lens tissue and lens cleaning fluid if necessary.
Do not touch gold plated contacts on camera body,
lenses, rollfilm holders and AE Finders. If necessary.
wipe them with a clean, dry cloth.
Operate the film advance lever with even, measured
strokes, to assure proper spacing.
Always test your equipment before going on important
assignments.
Battery Advice :
* The battery supplied with the camera by the factory
may have been subject to storage conditions which
have reduced its service life. Check it before use and
always carry spare batteries.
Be sure to wipe battery contacts before inserting it, in
order to insure proper contact.
Be sure to observe proper polarity. (Match +pole of
battery with +mark in battery chamber.)
Battery life varies, depending on make, frequency of
use, age, storage condition and ambient temperature.
(Place battery in External Battery Case accessory
which you wear inside your clothing, when
photographing in cold climates)
Always remove the battery when camera is not used
for longer than a few weeks and store it in a cool, dry
place.
Storage
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* When storing camera :
Turn shutter release selector dial to the red dot. (Off
position)
Leave shutter and mirror in uncocked position.
The same applies to leaf shutter lenses.
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