Self-Timer Operation
•
You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the
photograph.
Use
a tripod or place the
camera
on a stable surface before using the self-
timer.
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1
Set the film advance mode selector to
~
while
pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.
•
Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can
be released
(i.e.
when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus
in Single Servo
AF).
•
To shoot in an exposure mode other than
Manual,
cover the eyepiece with
the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with your hand before pressing
the shutter release button to prevent interference and achieve correct
exposure from stray light.
•
Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus
mode.
2
Compose
picture,
focus by lightly pressing the shutter
release button and fully depress the shutter release
button.
•
Once the self-timer is activated
,
the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The
self-timer indicator
LED
will blink for 8
sec.
and
then
illuminate for 2 sec.
before the shutter is released
.
•
To cancel the
self-timer,
set the film advance mode selector to a position
other than
.::>.
•
When
bul b
is selected in Manual exposure
mode,
shutter speed is
controlled to approx.
1/
8-1/
15 sec.
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The time delay of the self-timer can be set to
2,
5,
or 20
sec.
(page
75).