Nikon f2 - Manual (Page 19)

OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS—continued
T-L Fingerguard
The shutter-release button of the Nikon F2SB Photomic
camera is fitted with a fingerguard that also doubles as
the shutter operation mode selector. Set to the middle
position, the fingerguard provides for normal shutter
release via the shutter button. To lock the shutter to pre­
vent accidental release, lift up and turn the fingerguard
until the index dot aligns with the “L” (lock) marking.
For time exposures preset via the camera’s built-in self­
timer, lift up and turn the fingerguard until the index
dot aligns with the “T” (time) marking. (See “Time Ex­
posures” on page 25 for details.)
Self-Timer
The built-in self-timer can be used to trip the shutter
after a delay of from 2 to 10 seconds. The numbers
marked on the timer scale indicate the delay in seconds.
To take a picture using the self-timer to fire the camera,
first set the aperture and shutter-speed controls, advance
the film, and cock the self-timer by turning its lever
downward until the index line (on the lever) aligns with
the figure (on the scale) corresponding to the desired
number of seconds delay; then, simply press the small
button just above the timer to start the countdown,
with shutter release occurring at the completion of the
cycle. Note that the self-timer can be set either before or
after advancing film; also, if you decide not to use the
self-timer after setting it, simply use the shutter button
in the normal way to make the next exposure and to
release the self-timer for resetting to the off position.
The self-timer may not be used at the “B” shutter-speed
dial setting.