Pentax 8557 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
7
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Start Delay].
8
Set the start delay.
1 Press the four-way controller (5).
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hours, then press
the four-way controller (5).
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press
the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Start Delay].
9
Press the 3 button.
The [Interval Shot] settings are saved and the camera returns to capture mode.
10
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus.
11
Press the shutter release button fully.
Interval shooting starts.
The LCD turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power button during
standby to display the remaining number of shots and shooting interval on the screen.
The [Stop interval shooting?] message is displayed when the power button and
then the 3 button are pressed during standby. Pressing the 4 button
cancels interval shooting.
In Self-timer mode, a picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture with the
self-timer.
1
Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
Even if an alarm is set, it will not ring during interval shooting.
Interval shooting stops if the SD Memory Card is removed or inserted
during standby.
Using the Self-timer
g
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture
is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Z
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.