Self-Timer - Nikon F2AS PHOTOMIC Instruction Manual

OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS - continued
T-L Fingerguard
The shutter-release button of the Nikon F2AS Photomic
camera is fitted with a fingerguard that also doubles as the
shutter operation mode selector. Set to the middle position,
the fingerguard provides for normal shutter release via the
shutter button. To lock the shutter to prevent accidental
release, lift up and turn the fingerguard until the index dot
aligns with the "L" (lock) marking. For time exposures
preset via the camera's built-in selftimer, lift up and turn
the fingerguard until the index dot aligns with the "T"
(time) marking. (See "Time Exposures" on page 25 for
details.)
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Self-Timer

The built-in self-timer can be used to trip the shutter after a
delay of from 2 to 10 seconds. The numbers marked on the
timer scale indicate the delay in seconds. To take a picture
using the self-timer to fire the camera, first set the aperture
and shutter-speed controls, advance the film, and cock the self-
timer by turning its lever downward until the index line (on
the lever) aligns with the figure (on the scale) corresponding
to the desired number of seconds delay; then, simply press the
small button just above the timer to start the countdown, with
shutter release occurring at the completion of the cycle. Note
that the self-timer can be set either before or after advancing
film; also, if you decide not to use the self-timer after setting
it, simply use the shutter button in the normal way to make
the next exposure and to release the self-timer for resetting to
the off position. The self-timer may not be used at the "B"
shutter-speed dial setting.