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7 Press the shutter release button fully.

3 BasicOperations

For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two

seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released

about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

For r, the shutter will be released about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully.

1 The beep can be turned off. “Turning the Beep On and Off” (p.163)

Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.138).)

Remove the Eyecup FL by pulling one side upward when using accessories such as the viewfinder cap.

Removing the Eyecup FL

Attaching the Viewfinder cap

8 Turn the camera off after shooting.

The next time the power is turned on, self-timer shooting is canceled and returns to single frame shooting.

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Pentax SLR specifications Press the shutter release button fully, Turn the camera off after shooting