Interval Timer Shooting
Take photographs automatically at preset intervals.
DBefore Shooting
Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 18, 162) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.
Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not inter- rupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional
1 Select Interval/Number of shots.
Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to display interval timer options.
2 Adjust settings.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, min- utes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minimum five seconds), then highlight the number of intervals and
press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to return to the interval timer shooting menu when settings are complete.
3 Start shooting.
Highlight Start and press J. Shooting will start after about 3 s, and continue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken (one shot is taken at each interval). Note that the pause following the recording of each
i shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record the image, with the result that photographs may not be recorded at the selected interval. Photos may also not be recorded if the shutter can not be released (for example, because the camera is unable to focus).
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