Arax 60 MLU v3 Instruction Manual
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8. USE OF LIGHT FILTERS
You can use light filters used as attachments, which can be screwed into the front part of the lens (thread M62x0.75).
The achromatic light filter UV-1x is used for weakening the effect of ultraviolet rays, for example, when taking pictures
under high-mountain conditions, it is also helpful in colour photography.
The light yellow-green filter YG-1.4x improves tone reproduction of multi-colour objects on high-sensitive photographic
materials with a slight loss of their sensitivity. Virtually correct tone reproduction of multicolor objects is achieved by the
use of the filter on medium sensitivity films.
use of the filter on medium sensitivity films.
The light filter O-2.8X, orange, fully absorbs Ultraviolet Rays. It is used to obtain a particular contrast in shooting the
compositions with clouds, water surfaces, landscapes with a noticeable shading of verdure, etc.
9. CARE AND STORAGE
Protect the camera from dust, moisture, snow, harmful vapors, jerks, jolting, impacts and sharp temperature
variations.
Handle the camera with care, excessive force should never be required during operation.
Do not remove the lens unnecessarily since this may result in dirt and dust getting into the camera.
Clean the camera regularly. Remove the dust from its external and internal surfaces with a soft brush or blow off the
Do not remove the lens unnecessarily since this may result in dirt and dust getting into the camera.
Clean the camera regularly. Remove the dust from its external and internal surfaces with a soft brush or blow off the
dust with the aid of a rubber bulb. Thoroughly protect the optical components from getting dusty or dirty, try to avoid
touching them with your fingers.
touching them with your fingers.
Having brought the camera from the frosty weather into a warm premises, do not open it immediately, let it become
gradually warmed for 2-3 hours.
Don’t leave your camera with cocked shutter for long time.
If any defects or faults have been discovered, do not attempt to carry out the repairs on your own. Any repairs and
If any defects or faults have been discovered, do not attempt to carry out the repairs on your own. Any repairs and
adjustments should be carried out by qualified specialists. Please write us at repair@araxfoto.com
NOTE [only crucial while the camera has the mirror up (uncocked shutter or with MLU-function)]:
The camera curtains are made from light-tight rubberized fabric and to preserve it against deterioration the
following measures should be taken in shooting in the sun:
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Remove the lens cap and open the viewfinder hood immediately before shooting;
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Do not direct the camera lens towards the sun;
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Do not leave the camera in the sun during long-term pauses between shootings.
10. ONE YEAR WARRANTY
AraxFoto provides a one-year warranty [from shipping date] that all new cameras’ and lenses’ materials and
workmanship shall be free from defects, and operate properly according to the manufacturer's specification. During the
warranty period, AraxFoto will repair or replace any defective item at the customer's request. Shipping charges are the
sole responsibly of the purchaser. The unit will be restored to proper operating condition at no charge to you (includes all
parts and labour).
warranty period, AraxFoto will repair or replace any defective item at the customer's request. Shipping charges are the
sole responsibly of the purchaser. The unit will be restored to proper operating condition at no charge to you (includes all
parts and labour).
This warranty is contingent upon normal and proper use of the product and does not cover damage which occurs in
shipment, or damage or failure resulting in whole or in part from alteration, unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse,
attachment or installation of or use of the equipment with any part, device, or product not approved by manufacturer,
failure to follow the most current instructions published by manufacturer and shipped with the camera, with respect to
proper use of the product, abuse, neglect, fire, accident, flood or act of God. This warranty does not cover a product on
which the original identification marks or serial numbers have been removed or altered. Cosmetic damage is not covered
under this warranty.
attachment or installation of or use of the equipment with any part, device, or product not approved by manufacturer,
failure to follow the most current instructions published by manufacturer and shipped with the camera, with respect to
proper use of the product, abuse, neglect, fire, accident, flood or act of God. This warranty does not cover a product on
which the original identification marks or serial numbers have been removed or altered. Cosmetic damage is not covered
under this warranty.
Version 3 (2011/11/15)
ARAX Inc.
Kiev, Ukraine, 01042