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General Precautions 23
7 General Precautions
7.1 Storage and Transport
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Use a lens port cap to prevent damage to the sensor cover glass and sensor
whenever there is no lens attached.
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Unplug all cables when transporting the ALEXA in a camera case.
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Do not store the camera in places where it may be subject to temperature
extremes, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.
7.2 Condensation
When moving the camera from a cool to a warm location or when the camera is
used in a damp environment, condensation may form inside the lens port, on the
sensor cover glass, between the sensor and the sensor cover glass, and on internal or
external electrical connections.
Operating the camera while condensation is present may result in personal injury or
damage to the equipment.
Condensation on the optical components may have a visible effect on the output
images. To reduce the risk of condensation:
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Find a warmer storage location.
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Attach the ARRI air-drying cartridge (silica bottle) to the PL-Mount of the camera
during storage
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Note: Do NOT leave the air-drying cartridge attached to the PL-Mount during
transportation of the camera!
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If the camera needs to be stored in a place that is considerably cooler than the
location where it will be used, consider keeping the camera powered from a mains
unit in addition to using the air-drying cartridge.
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In ambient temperatures above 30°C/86°F and/or humidity above 60%, always
attach the air-drying cartridge to the PL-Mount of the camera when not in use. This
not only applies to storage, but also to shooting breaks and situations when the
camera remains without an attached lens for an extended time.
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MAKE SURE THE SILICA BOTTLE IS SECURELY FASTENED. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SPILL SILICA INTO THE LENS PORT!
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