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With this function, under the default setting the shutter is released 10 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed. The self timer lamp flashes slowly for the first 7
seconds, then flashes quickly for the last 3 seconds before the shutter is released. Use
this function to take group photos or to photograph yourself.
Self Timer Mode
1.
Mount the camera to a tripod.
2.
Turn the shutter release mode selector to the
“
” (self timer mode) position.
3.
Check the view by looking through the
viewfinder. Make sure that the focus is correct,
press the shutter release button and the shutter
will be released after 10 seconds.
To cancel the self timer mode or to stop it while the self timer is counting down, turn
the shutter release mode selector any other position than “
”. By turning the selec-
tor to “L” (power OFF) the self timer interval will be reset to the default value (10
seconds).
If there is a bright light source behind the camera, light enters the viewfinder’s eye-
piece, affecting exposure metering. Close the eyepiece shutter with the lever.
Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in
the direction of the arrow.
Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or
when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder.
(This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder.)
Eyepiece Shutter
Change the self timer time
1.
While in the self timer mode, hold down the
set button
approximately one second.
2.
The main LCD panel will display the self timer
mode mark “
” and the default value 10 (a 10
second interval). Now you can change the self
timer by turning the front or rear dial. It can be
set from 2 to 10 seconds in units of 1 second
and for more than 10 seconds in 10 second
units.