Leica 18141 manual Before the shutter is released the white

Starting/Canceling the self timer

Operating step	Displays in the data panel	Miscellaneous
1. To start, press the shutter release	The self timer symbol for the set func-	Before the shutter is released the white
button (8)	tion remains. While it is counting down,	pre-flash light (3) on the front of the
	the remaining seconds before release	camera lights up as follows:
	are shown in the counter	– 1/9 second(s) flashing
		(with 2/10 s delay time)
		– 1 second constantly lit
		– Shutter release
2. You can cancel the process at any	The self timer symbol switches back to	The light goes out
time, either by pressing the shutter	the original display (s). The counter
release button again, the TIMER but-	switches back to the display for the
ton or by turning off the camera	current frame number.

Notes:

•The self timer is always only activated for a single picture, i.e. it must be set again if you want to use it again afterwards.

•If the flash is not yet charged up when the TIMER button is pressed – the symbol in the viewfinder is flashing – the self timer can- not be activated.

Important: Please note that the exposure measurements are only taken just before the shutter opens!

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