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Yashica FX-70 - Quartz Self-Timer

Yashica FX-70
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Quartz Self-Timer
The self-timer is used when taking group pictures or on other
occasions, when you wish to include yourself in the photograph.
When the shatter release button is pressed, the self-timer LED
flashes to let you know the self-timer is operating.
(1) First, focus the camera, then turn the self-timer lever in the
direction of the arrow until it stops. The self-timer is now set.
The self-timer can be set either before or after advancing the
film.
(2) Check to make sure the film is advanced,
then press the shutter release button. The self-
timer LED will begin flashing, and 10 seconds
later, the shutter will be automatically tripped.
During the last two seconds before the shutter
trips, the flashing of the self-timer LED will
become more rabid. letting you know that the
shutter is about to be released.
During the operation of the self-timer, you can
cancel the self-timer by pushing the lever back
to its original position.
After completing use of the self-timer, be sure to return the self-timer lever to its home position. If left in the set
position, the self-timer will operate each time the shutter release button is pressed.
* When using the self-timer for automatic exposures, use an eyecup to shield the viewfinder eyepiece from
outside light (refer to p. 52)
* During the operation of the self-timer, the LED indicators inside the viewfinder will go out.
* The self-timer will not operate when the shutter selector is in the "B" position.

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