6Start shooting.

Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Start > Off and press J). The first shot will be taken at the specified starting

time, or after about three seconds if Now was

selected for Choose start time in Step 2. The self-timer lamp blinks while shooting is in progress; shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot, the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary.

DBefore Shooting

Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is correctly set (0 20). Settings can not be changed while interval timer photography is in progress.

Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins.

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To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the EN-EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector.

DBracketing

Bracketing can not be used with interval timer shooting.

ACover the Viewfinder

Before starting the interval timer, remove the

 

DK-5 eyepiece cap

rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied

q

w

DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). This

 

 

prevents light entering via the viewfinder

 

 

interfering with exposure. Hold the camera

 

 

firmly when removing the eyepiece cup.

 

 

ARelease Mode

Regardless of the mode selected, the camera automatically takes one photograph at each interval; the self-timer and remote control can not be used. Camera noise is reduced in quiet shutter-release mode.

AInterrupting Interval Timer Shooting

To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to another position. Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting.

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