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Cautions and Maintenance
Cautions
Avoid high temperatures and high humidity.
• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.
• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.
• Do not take the camera into a humid room.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
• If you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens
and internal parts (see p. 65).
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
• Never point it at the sun, and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject.
• Be especially careful when leaving the camera on a tripod.
Avoid magnetic or electric fields.
• Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other
sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently
damage the camera.
Do not expose the camera to water.
• Cover the camera when you are recording in light rain or mist.
• There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camera — contact qualified service
personnel as soon as possible.
Protect the lens.
• Sand and dust can damage the lens — be especially careful on windy days.
Handle the camera gently.
• Vibration or shock can cause damage.
• Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as a carrying handle.
Do not disassemble the camera.
• This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock — if the camera does not function
properly, take it to qualified service personnel.
Note:
• These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes.
