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Shooti
ng functions – V
ar
ious shooting functi
ons
3
By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night
scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right
away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is
also possible when using the optional remote control.
Setting the remote control
<
/
Y
/
j
Control dial
i
p
:
j
/
<
/
Y
i
<
0s
Releases the shutter right away.
<
2s
Releases the shutter 2 seconds
after.
• When settings are made with the
<
/
Y
/
j
button, the information is also displayed on the
viewfinder.
Using the remote control
Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at
the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter
button on the remote control.
• When
<
0s
is selected:
The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks
and the picture is taken.
• When
<
2s
is selected:
The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks,
then after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.
Transmitted signal effective area
Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as
shown below. Powerful lighting such as direct sunlight, fluorescent light or devices emitting
electrical or radio waves could narrow the effective area.
Remote control shooting
Direct buttons
Control panel screen
: 0 second
: 2 seconds
Viewfinder
Remote control lamp
Remote control receiver
Remote control
Remote control receiver
Approx. 5m (16.4 ft.) (indoor)
Approx. 3m (9.8 ft.) (outdoor)
Approx. 3m (9.8
ft.) (indoor)
Approx. 2m (6.6
ft.) (outdoor)
Approx
. 3m (9.8
ft.) (indo
or)
Approx.
2m (6.6 f
t.) (outdo
or)