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Self-timer
To use the self-timer function, the cover flap
(1.33) on the rear panel is opened. Two different
countdown times are available: 2s or 12s. With
the camera powered up and at the first tap of the
one of the two buttons (1.36), the entry is set to
ready; the auto release symbol (3.2) and OFF
(3.6 f) appear in the rear panel display. Briefly
pressing one of the two buttons again selects
one of the two countdown times.
The countdown commences after tapping and
letting go of the shutter release button. The time
remaining until the shutter is released is shown
in the rear panel display. A visual indication is the
flashing of the LED on the front of the camera
(1.5). The slow flashing changes to rapid flashing
approx. 2s before the shutter is released.
During the countdown, the process can be can-
celled by pressing one of the two buttons on the
rear panel again, or the countdown can be
restarted, i.e. extended, by pressing the shutter
release again.
A countdown time can only be set when the
shutter is cocked. Each setting only applies to
one photograph, it is then automatically reset.
For safety reasons and to prevent the values
from being changed accidentally, the cover flap
on the rear panel should always be closed when
taking photographs.
Note:
Turning off the camera, i.e. turning the exposure
mode dial (1.11) to the OFF position, only inter-
rupts a self-timer countdown time. When the
camera is turned back on, the photograph is
taken after the remaining time has expired.
