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Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to re-
move dust from the outer lens elements. How-
ever, in case of more stubborn dirt, they can be
carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth
that is completely free of foreign matter, using
circular motions from the inside to the outside.
We recommend micro-fiber cloths (available
from photographic and optical specialists) that
are stored in a protective container and can be
washed at temperatures of up to 40°C (without
fabric softener, never iron!). Cloths for cleaning
glasses, which are impregnated with chemicals,
should not be used as they can damage the lens
glass.
For optimum front lens protection in unfavour-
able photographic conditions (e.g. sand, salt
water spray), use transparent UVa filters.
However, you should bear in mind that, like all fil-
ters, they can cause unwanted reflections in
certain backlight situations and with high con-
trasts. The generally recommended lens hood
also protects the lens from unintentional finger-
prints and the rain.
Note the serial number of your LEICA MP6
and lenses, as these are extremely important in
case of loss.
