BEFORE REPAIR SHOP:

Keep it clean, use often, and treat it like your child, or pet.

Avoid:
Bumps, drops, door jams, high winds, rain, fire, beach, salt air, high humidity, blowing dust, dirt, mud, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, aircraft, cars, motorcycles, soft drinks or any food substances, clumsey friends. Loaning to friends. relatives, or children.

NEVER:
Leave in unventilated vehicles, for extended periods of time.
Transport in the trunk or on the floor of a vehicle, without a well padded case.
Let it go Swimming.
Store in; High Humidity such as basement, attic, extreme heat, or cold.
Use; pressurized 'Air in a Can', WD-40, liquid cleaners, chemicals of any kind
Force buttons, levers, knobs on a camera.
Touch the shutter blades, or mirror.

CHECK BATTERIES;
The installation is correct, voltage is Strong enough, or if they appear Swollen or fractured.
Confirm the Mode (manual or auto) is right.
FILM:Insure Film is properly aligned. Check your counter for number of frames exposed or remaining. Refer to packaging for expiration Date

WHEN REPAIR IS NECESSARY:
Remember to Bring the camera body, lens you have been using, flashes, meters, cords, motor drive, fresh batteries.