Pentax ist - Manual (Page 59)

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B
ASIC OPERA
TION
(PREP
ARA
TION)
B
ASIC OPERA
TION
(SHOO
TING)
AD
V
ANCED OPERA
TIONS
O
THERS
• When using accessories such as the finder
cap, remove the Eyecup F
M
by pulling it
sideways (either to the right or left) then pull
it towards you.
• Under exposure may occur if light enters
the viewfinder during self-timer operation in
all auto exposure modes. If you intend to
move away from the viewfinder, attach the
supplied finder cap or use AE lock function
(see page 86).
4
Press the shutter release
button completely.
The shutter will be released about
12 seconds after the shutter release
button is pressed.
Removing the Eyecup F
M
Attaching the viewfinder cap
The self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly
two seconds before the shutter is released. Also the audible
PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two
seconds.
✍
MEMO
• The audible PCV signal can be turned off. See page 87.
• To stop the self-timer operation after it has been activated, press the
drive mode button again.
✍
MEMO Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece