Minolta 2084401, 2163-910 Drive Modes, Self-timer, Center your subject in the focus frame

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DRIVE MODES

Self-timer

The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

3 Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.

• For off-center subjects, use focus lock (p. 34).

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Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode

button until appears on the data panel.

Single frame

advanceSelf-timer

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer.

• The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink, then glow just before the shutter releases.

• The audio signal beeps in unison with the self-timer lamp (p.29).

SUBJECT / DRIVE

Remote-control Continuous advance

2 Center your subject in the focus frame.

•Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera.The focus and exposure is set when the shutter-release button is pressed.

•The self-timer is cancelled after the shutter is released.

•To cancel the self-timer countdown, press the drive-mode button or slide the main switch to OFF before the shutter releases.

•Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera (p.17).

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