Pentax *istDS2, Operating Manual

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Point the remote control unit
towards the front of the camera
and press the shutter release
button on the remote control.
The operating distance of the remote
control unit is about 5 m from the front
of the camera. The shutter will be
released immediately or approximately
3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is
pressed depending on the drive mode selected.
When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and
will then resume blinking.
• Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided
ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.143) (ignore the light
entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to
a (manual)
(p.139)).
• Remove the Eyecup F
N
by pulling one side out and toward you when using
accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap.
• Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been
activated.
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.
• When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.
• The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote
control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Contact PENTAX service center to replace the battery (this will
involve a fee).
5m
Removing the Eyecup F
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Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap