1021 Press the <o> button.(9)2 Select either <k> or <l>.Look at the top LCD panel and turn the<5> dial to select <k> or <l>.k : 10-sec. self-timerl : 2-sec. self-timer3 Take the picture.Look through the viewfinder, focusthe subject, then press the shutterbutton completely.X The self-timer lamp will blink, and 10 sec.or 2 sec. later, the picture will be taken.X The top LCD panel counts down theseconds until the picture is taken.X The lamp’s blinking will become fastertwo seconds before the picture is taken.j Using the Self-timerIf you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button,close the eyepiece shutter before shooting (p.117). If stray light enters theviewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button tostart the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing thesubject.Use a tripod when using the self-timer.The <l> 2-sec. self-timer enables you to shoot while not touching thecamera mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera shake while youshoot still lifes or bulb exposures.To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to <2>.When using the self-timer for self-portraits, use focus lock for an object atabout the same distance as where you will be (p.95).After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focusand exposure (p.156).COPY
