Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.

For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59).

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functions shooting and Focusing

Press the shutter button all the way.

Self-timer lamp

• When Y12s is selected:

 

First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately

 

10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately

 

2 seconds and the picture is taken.

 

• When Y2s is selected:

 

The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately

 

2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

 

• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the </Y/j

 

button.

 

x Notes

•Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Eyepiece shutter

When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter to block the viewfinder so that light does not enter the viewfinder and change the exposure. Lift the eyepiece shutter lever.

Eyepiece shutter lever

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Remote control shooting

By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera.

The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control.

For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59).

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Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control.

• When <0s is selected :

The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.

• When <2s is selected :

The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken.

Remote control lamp

Remote control receiver