INTERVAL

The interval mode makes a series of still images over a period of time, similar to time-lapse photography.

Set the drive-mode dial to the single-frame advance position (p.

56)before opening the menu. Highlight “setup” in the interval option in section 3 on the recording menu and press the central button of the controller to open the setup screen.

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Setup

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Interval Setup

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Confirm the memory card has enough storage capacity for the series by comparing the number of frames in the interval series with the number of recordable images displayed on the frame counter. Image size and quality settings can be changed to increase the number of pictures that can be saved on the memory card.

Continuous AF can be used. To override the automatic systems, use manual focus (p. 52), manual exposure (p. 44), and preset or custom white balance (p. 60).

Press the shutter-release button to begin the series. During the interval series, the monitor is turned off between exposures to conserve power. The access lamp glows when an image is being recorded.

Use the up/down keys or front control dial to select the parameter to change.

Use the left/right keys or rear control dial to adjust the parameter.

Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.

Confirm the recording menu settings, highlight the start option, and press the central button of the controller to put the camera in the interval recording mode.

Interval

 

 

 

30s - 60min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start time

No delay

 

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Setup

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Interval Setup

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The camera stops recording and resets to the first frame when the series is complete or when the memory card is full. The use of an AC adapter is recommended when recording with long intervals or a large number of frames. To cancel the interval series, turn off the camera or press the shutter- release button partway down.

The interval indicator appears on the monitor.

After mounting the camera on a tripod, compose the image so that the subject area falls within the focus frames; the camera sets the focus, exposure, and white balance, and charges the flash just before each exposure.

Interval indicator

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