Self-Timer Photography - Contax S2 Instruction Manual

Use the self-timer when taking a photographs of the
family or of groups etc. For self-timer shooting without
camera shake, the camera should be fixed firmly on a
tripod, etc.
To use the self timer:
(1 ) Prefocus the subject and set the exposure.
(21 Engage the self-timer by turning self-timer lever in
the direction of the arrow. (See figure.) Set the self-
timer lever after winding the film.
(3) After making sure that the film has been wound,
press the release button to activate the timer
mechanism. The mirror will move upward and the
self-timer will release the shutter in approx. 1 0
seconds.
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Once the shutter release button has been pressed, it
cannot be reset until after the picture is taken. Self-
timer photographs can be stopped before the shutter
button has been pressed simply by pushing the self-
timer lever back into its original position with your
fingers.