SAFETY REMARKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic
or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer
monitors, video game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields
can interfere with recordings.
• Image recording may be affected if you place the camera on a television set or operate the camera
in its vicinity or near a cell phone.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors can damage the stored picture
data or disrupt recording.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery and switch the camera back on in case of a camera
malfunction due to the effects of electromagnetic fields.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines.
Their electromagnetic fields may interfere with recordings.
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static discharge. You can easily pick up
charges of several 10,000 volts by simply walking on synthetic floor coverings. A static discharge
can occur when you touch the camera and especially if it is placed on a conductive surface. A
static discharge on the camera housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety
circuits, you should avoid direct contact with external camera contacts like those in the flash shoe.
• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection (6-bit encoding) in the bayonet. You
must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as
these could cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in
system cameras).
• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an optician's (synthetic) when
cleaning the contacts. Make sure to discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a
heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt deposits and oxidation on the contacts
can be avoided by storing your camera in a dry location with the lens cap and the flash shoe/
viewfinder cap (in system cameras) attached.
• Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself. Repairs must be done at
authorized service centers only.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum
spirit, thinner and alcohol must not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can damage
the camera housing or the surface finish.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals and should therefore not be kept in
contact with the camera for extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera, e.g. during snowfall or rain or on
the beach. Be extra careful when changing the lens (in system cameras) and when inserting or
removing the memory card and rechargeable battery. Sand and dust can damage the camera, the
lens, the memory card and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage
to the camera and memory card.
LENS
• A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when exposed to direct frontal sunlight.
The camera must therefore be protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight. Using the
lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera case will help prevent
damage to the interior of the camera.
