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Self Timer Mode | Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode) / Backlight Button |
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.
Long Exposure Mode (Bulb Mode)
To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod.
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1. Mount the camera to a tripod. |
2. Turn the shutter release mode selector to the |
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3. Turn the front dial, and set the |
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4. Check the view by looking through the |
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1.While pressing the unlock button, turn the ex- posure mode dial and set it to “M” (manual mode).
2.Turn the front dial to select “bulb”, then turn the rear dial to set the aperture.
3.Determine the composition, focus, then take the picture. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
press the shutter release button and the shut- |
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★As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures, it is recommended to replace batteries before bulb exposure. (See page 11.)
Change the self timer time
1. Normally the camera can take a picture with a bulb shot up to 60 minutes. However, the bulb shot time can be changed from one minute
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1.Press the self timer button to set the self timer mode.
2.Turn the rear dial, and change the operating time. It can be set from 2 to 10 seconds in units of 1 second and for more than 10 seconds in
10second units.
to infinity. Custom settings
2.It is possible to set the camera so the shutter remains open until the
button is pressed once again. Custom settings
Backlight Button
To see the main panel at night or in dark places, press the backlight button A/.
The backlight will go on approximately 10 sec- onds and go off unless there is another opera- tion.
Releasing self timer mode
1.Press the
2.Turn the front dial to "OF."
★To release the self timer while it is operating, turn off the power (by setting the drive dial to "L").
★When there is bright light source behind the camera or when you press the shutter button without looking through the viewfinder, light may enter from the viewfinder's eyepiece, adversely affecting the exposure metering. Turn the eyepiece shutter open/ close knob to close the eyepiece shutter, then take the pictures. (page 75.)
★When releasing the shutter, or pressing the backlight button A/ while the backlight is on, the backlight will go OFF.
★When operating the camera while the backlight is on, the backlight will light on for approximately another 10 seconds.
The backlight can be set to turn on during the camera’s metering
retention period. Custom settings
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