Advanced Manual

Self-timer shooting

Various shooting functions

Using the self-timer

Press the shutter button all the way.

• A picture is taken.

• The focus and exposure are locked when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• When Y12s is selected:

First, the self-timer lamp lights up for

approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for

approximately 2 seconds and the picture is

taken.

• When Y2s is selected:

The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2

seconds, then the picture is taken.

• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the j button.

Eyepiece shutter

When shooting without looking through the

viewfinder, turn the eyepiece shutter lever

and close the eyepiece shutter so that the

light does not enter the viewfinder.

x Notes

• Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this

could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when

the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Self-timer lamp

Eyepiece shutter lever

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