Kodak DCS500 manual Using the Eyepiece Shutter

4 Press the Shutter button completely. The Self-timer lamp blinks to indicate that the Self- timer function is operating. The lamp starts blinking faster two seconds before the picture is taken.

To cancel the self-timer in mid- operation, set the Main switch to ( L ).

IMPORTANT:

Be careful to not stand in front of the lens when pressing the Shutter button, as this will cause the camera to misfocus.

Using the Eyepiece Shutter

To prevent metering errors caused by light entering the eyepiece when pressing the Shutter button with your eye away from the viewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter before pressing the Shutter button. Recommended when using the self-timer or making long time exposures.

Push the Eyepiece Shutter lever to the right to close the eyepiece shutter. Push the lever in the opposite direction to open.

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