135iTake photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval/Number of shots.Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to displayinterval timer options.2 Adjust settings.Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, min-utes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 tochoose an interval longer than theslowest anticipated shutter speed,then highlight the number of intervalsand press 1 or 3 to change. Press Jto return to the interval timer shooting menu when settingsare complete.3 Start shooting.Highlight Start and press J. Shoot-ing will start after about 3 s, and con-tinue at the selected interval until allthe shots have been taken (one shot istaken at each interval). Note that thepause following the recording of eachshot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to recordthe image, with the result that photographs may not berecorded at the selected interval. Photos may also not berecorded if the shutter can not be released (for example,because the camera is unable to focus).Interval Timer ShootingD Before ShootingBefore proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 18, 154) andthen take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not inter-rupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b ACadapter and EP-5C power connector.
