On cleaning
Cleaning the lens and flash
Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
- Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner or benzine.
- When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially-available blower. If dust sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern starting from the center of the lens. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.
Cleaning the flash (ILCE-QX1)
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt, dust, etc.
Cleaning the inside of the E-mount (ILCE-QX1)
Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a lens signal contact. To clean inside the lens mount, use a commercially-available blower* to blow any dust off.
＊ Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
- Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
- Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand.
- Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.