AAton 35-III, User Manual

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One often overlooked, yet vital factor in the proper functioning and lon-
gevity of your camera equipment is your transportation practices. A few
good shipping habits can avert potential damage caused by careless mes-
senger services and airport handling.
When shipping and carrying your equipment, it is always good
practice to break down the package to its basic components whene-
ver possible. Ship the body, mags and batteries unattached and indi-
vidually padded. Never, under any circumstances, ship the camera
with a lens attached (especially a zoom lens). Shocks transferred
from the outside of a case could have disastrous effects to the ultra-
critical back focus of a lens and flange focal distance of a camera if
transported as one.
Make certain there is ample padding between individual compo-
nents in a case and from the case’s outer edges. Shipping case manu-
facturers suggest a minimum of 1 1/2’’ padding between high preci-
sion components such as the camera and lenses. 1’’ of padding is
acceptable, however, between some of the more rugged components,
such as magazines and batteries. Manufacturers also suggest to allow
2’’ of padding between the components and the outside of the case.
Choose a case design that, not only meets your shipping and travel
requirements, but allows you maximum flexibility and comfort out
in the field. Check with your Aaton agent to determine the case
configuration that best suits your needs.
4.7 EXTREME CONDITIONS
Certain precautions should be taken in order to achieve maximum
performances when operating the AATON 35-III in extreme or
adverse conditions.
4.7.1 Cold Weather
The AATON 35-III features a built-in electronic heating element
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