MANUAL FOCUS
When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not
possible, focus the lens manually. The autofocus system will
monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame
is in focus.
• Manual focus is not possible on lenses without a focusing ring.
• Press the focus-mode button again to return to the autofocus
mode.
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1. Press the focus-mode
button.
will appear
in the data panel.
2. Turn the focusing ring
until your subject appears
sharp and focused.
• The green focus-lamp will glow
when the subject in the focus
frame is in focus.
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for
approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is
pressed.
• Self-timer mode is canceled after the shutter is released.
• Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front
of the camera.
• To cancel the self-timer before the shutter releases, press the
self-timer button or press the main switch to turn the camera
off.
• Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind
the camera. See page 60.
1. Place the camera on a
tripod, then press the
self-timer button until
appears in the data panel.
2. Center your subject in the
focus frame.
3. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down
to start the timer. The self-
timer indicator on the
front of the camera will
blink, then glow just
before the shutter
releases.
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