Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 185
Cleaning, Cleaning the camera and lens
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Cleaning (Advanced Operations) Cleaning Cleaning (Advanced Operations) Cleaning the camera and lens Cleaning the camera • Do not touch parts inside the camera, such as the lens contacts or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see the next page. * Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To avoid damaging the finish or casing, follow the instructions below. - Do not use the chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. - Do not touch the camera with the above substances on your hand. - Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for extended periods of time. Cleaning the lens • Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off using a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 185