Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Drive Self-Timer

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DRIVE – Self-Timer

Use the self-timer to delay the shutter release for 2 or 10 seconds (approx.) after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. In addition to delaying release of the shutter, the 2 second delay pops the mirror up two seconds before the shutter opens to reduce blur caused by camera vibration.

•The red-eye reduction flash mode is not effective when the 2 second self timer is selected.

•Close the eyepiece shutter (p.79) to prevent a bright light source behind the camera from interfering with the exposure.

1. Place the camera on a tripod, then turn the drive-mode lever to .

2. Open the control panel door and press the adjust button.

5.Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter- release button part way down to confirm the focus.

•The shutter will be released even if the focus is not confirmed.

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

(10 sec) – The self-timer indicator on the front of the camera will blink slowly, then blink rapidly just before the shutter releases.

• Turn the main switch to LOCK
or select another drive mode to	DRIVE
cancel the 10 sec self timer.
(2 sec) – The mirror pops up when the
shutter release button is pressed
all-the-way down. The shutter is
released two seconds later.

•The 2 second self timer cannot be cancelled.

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3.Turn either control dial until the desired delay appears in the data panel.

4.Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selection.

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