DBefore Using the Remote Control
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet.
DUsing the Built-in Flash
Before taking a photograph with the flash in P, S, A, M, or 0modes, press the M(Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the Mindicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 143). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while remote control mode is in effect or after the self-timer has started. If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutter-release button once the flash has charged. In auto or scene modes in which the flash pops up automatically, the flash will begin charging when remote control mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will automatically pop up and fire when required. Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash fires, regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 227).
In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for two seconds, followed by the red-eye reduction lamp which light for one second before the shutter is released.
AFocusing in Remote Control Mode
The camera will not adjust focus in remote mirror-up mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected; note however that if any autofocus mode is selected, you can focus by pressing the camera shutter-release button halfway before shooting (pressing the button all k the way down will not release the shutter). If auto- or single-servo autofocus is selected or
the camera is in live view in delayed or quick-response remote mode, the camera will automatically adjust focus before shooting; if the camera is unable to focus in viewfinder photography, it will return to stand-by without releasing the shutter.
ARemote Mirror-up Mode
Metering is not performed in remote mirror-up mode. Photos can not be framed in the viewfinder while the mirror is raised.
AA
Time (bulb) exposures can not be recorded using the self-timer. A fixed shutter speed will be used if a speed of Ais selected in mode M.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 227). For information on choosing the length of time the camera will remain in stand-by mode waiting for a signal from the remote control, see Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration; 0 228). For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer and remote control are used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 228).
