User guide

General Precautions Storage and Transport 15
7 General Precautions
7.1 Storage and Transport
• To prevent damage to the optical filters and the sensor, a
protective cap must be on the lens mount receptacle while no
lens is attached.
• All cables have to be unplugged from the camera when it is
transported or stored inside a camera case.
• Do not store the camera in places where it is subject to extreme
temperatures, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe vibration, or
near strong magnetic fields.
7.2 Electromagnetic Interference
Portable communication devices such as mobile phones or walkie-
talkies may cause interference with video signals or even lead to
malfunction of the camera. It is recommended to keep these devices
turned off when near the camera.
7.3 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 compartment, on the sensor cover glass, between sensor and
its cover glass, and on internal or external electrical connections.
• Operating the camera in these conditions 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:
• Find a warmer storage location.
• Attach the ARRI air-drying cartridge (silica bottle) to the PL-Mount
of the camera during storage (NOT during transport!)
• If 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.