Leica 18430 Manuel D’Utilisation

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms, 

you should take care to keep the equipment clean.

For the camera
• Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should 

first of all be covered with a well-thinned cleaning agent and then 

wiped off with a dry cloth.

• To remove stains and fingerprints, wipe the adapter with a clean 

lint-free cloth. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera 

body can be removed with a small brush.

• All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your 

camera are lubricated. Please remember this if you will not be 

using the camera for a long period of time. To prevent the 

lubrication points becoming gummed up, the camera shutter 

should be released a number of times every three months. It is also 

recommended that you repeatedly move and use all other controls.

For the lens
• Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the 

outer lens elements. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, they 

can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is com–

pletely free of foreign matter, using circular motions from the inside 

to the outside. We recommend micro-fiber cloths (available from 

photographic and optical specialists) that are stored in a protective 

container and can be washed at temperatures of up to 40°C/ 

104°F (without fabric softener, never iron!). Cloths for cleaning 

glasses, which are impregnated with chemicals, should not be used 

as they can damage the lens glass.

• The lens cap supplied also protects the lens from fingerprints and 

the rain.