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58
5 Press the drive mode button
after the picture is taken.
The camera is released from self-
timer mode ( disappears from
the LCD panel) and returns to
single-frame drive mode.
MEMO
To cancel the self-timer operation before it is completed, press the drive
mode button.
If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tripod
plate between the camera and pan/tilt tripod head, otherwise the
pan/tilt tripod head may contact the lens.
Mirror lock-up function
With mirror lock-up, you can prevent camera shake caused by
the reflex mirrors movement. When the shutter release button is
pressed, the reflex mirror stays up and the shutter is released
about 2 seconds later.
To take a picture with mirror lock-up, follow the procedure below:
1.Set custom function number [CF12] to [2]. See pages 134
and 140.
2.Press the drive mode button until appears on the LCD
panel.
3.Focus on the subject, then fully press the shutter release
button.
After the reflex mirror locks up, the picture will be taken 2
seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value
immediately before mirror lock-up.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

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Pentax *ist Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera TypeDigital SLR
ISO Range200-3200
Battery Type4x AA batteries
Focus Points11
Resolution6.1 MP
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec + Bulb
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentaprism)
Storage MediaSD card

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