Pentax ZX-60 ZX-60 Manual - Page 26

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE LEMISIMMMISMIEROMer,a ATENer Self-timer Mode The self-timer mode delays the shutter release, and is useful for taking group shots that include the photographer or when you wish to prevent camera shake for slow speed exposure as closeup or night- scene pictures. The shutter will be released about 2 seconds or 12 seconds after the shutter release button is depressed fully. 1Mount the camera on the tripod. 2 Depress the drive mode button until u or :o2s appears on the LCD panel. Q et4, 2 MODE DATE CD 0 ON/OFF PI A 4 1$.171TvAvM 416 aMED Tv Av "-- 60 5.6 e__1 3 Focus on the subject first using the autofocus frame and by depressing the shutter release button halfway down. 03 MEMO • When the 2 seconds self-timer is used, depress the shutter release button to start, lock-up the reflex mirror to prevent camera shake and shutter will be released about 2 seconds later. 4 Depress the shutter release button fully to start the selftimer. When the self-timer is in operation, the self-timer lamp blinks and the rate increases for the last two seconds. k) MEMO Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece • Underexposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer or operation. If you intend to move away from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap as shown in the illustration. a.. • When using accessories such as the finder cap, remove the Eyecup FK as illustrated. The Eyecup FK comes from the factory fitted to the camera's viewfinder accessory grooves. OD MEMO • Use of tripod is recommended. • To cancel the self-timer operation after it has been activated, depress the drive mode button to disappear 7.)-!- from the LCD panel. -•=51;;',