T-L Fingerguard; 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 pre-
vent accidental release, lift up and turn the fingerguard
until the index dot aligns with the "L" (lock) marking_
F or time exposures preset via the camera's bu ilt-in self-
timer, lift up and turn the fingerguard until the index
dot aligns with the "T" (time) marking. (See "Time Ex-
posures" 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 "8" shu tter-speed
dial setting.