Olympus Pen FT - Self-Timer Photography

14 Self·timer photography:
The camera has a built·in self · timer which enables you to
take a picture of yourself without the help of others . Create
a lot of happy photographic mementos by making effective
use of the self·timer.
1. Set the self·timer by turning the lever 90 degrees up·
ward.
2. Make certain the film has been advanced securely .
3. Press the start button at the center of the lever; then
the shutter is actuated in about 11 seconds.
* You may set the self·timer
lever either before or after
advancing the film .
* Even after the self·timer
has been set, you can also
shoot by pressing th e reo
lease
button without operat ·
ing the self·timer.
* When the . film has not
been advanced secure ly, t he
shutter cannot be ac tua te d
even
if you operate th e self ·
timer .
* If the above situ ation has
taken place, turn th e se lf·
timer 90 degrees u pward
over again, and ho lding it
with your fin g er , adv ance
the film securel y. At this
time, the self ·t im er sta r ts
as your finger leaves it even
you don't press th e st a rt
button .
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