7Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures.

8Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus indicator ] appears when the subject is in focus.

9Press the shutter release button fully.

When [Start Trigger] is set to [Now], the first picture is taken. When set to [Set Time], shooting starts at the set time.

For shooting multiple pictures, pictures are taken at the interval set in Step 4.

After the set number of pictures is taken, the camera returns to normal Capture mode.

• The camera cannot be operated during interval shooting. To cancel interval shooting, press any button on the back of the camera or press the shutter release button and the 3 button to display the exit confirmation screen, and then use the four-way controller (23) to select [Exit] and press the 4 button. You can also exit Interval shooting by turning the main switch off or turning the mode dial.

•This function cannot be used together with Auto Bracket or Multi-exposure.

•This function cannot be used during p (Bulb) mode. Bulb-timer shooting is available with the use of the provided PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when the camera is connected to a PC.

•The drive mode is set to [Single frame shooting] regardless of the drive mode setting.

•If the subject is not in focus in l (Single mode) or if the [Interval] setting is too short and image processing cannot be completed before taking a picture, no picture may be taken.

•Although each shot taken is displayed on the monitor with Instant Review, they cannot be enlarged or deleted.

• The [Interval] setting is disabled when [Number of Shots] is set to [1].

•Interval shooting is canceled when the SD Memory Card has no more available memory.

•If Auto Power Off (p.233) turns the camera off during interval shooting, the camera automatically turns on again when the shooting time approaches.

•It is recommended to use the AC adapter when using interval shooting over a long period of time.

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