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Usually, the 1st- curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed. Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s rear lamps seem to trail off behind. Image shot with the Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting 2nd- curtain setting Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects 1 1 From the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain] in [Flash Sync]. 109 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Mode Dial You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot. • Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time, the use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-560 is recommended (p. 182) . 1 1 Select [Intervalometer] from the [ ( Rec.)] menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). 2 2 Select an interval time using the • ........ or • ........ arrow on the omni selector. • If you press the omni selector continuously, the interval time increases in units of 5 minutes at a time. 3 3 Press the • ........ arrow on the omni selector, then select the number of shots using the • ........ or • ........ arrow on the omni selector. • If you press the omni selector continuously, the number of shots increases in units of 5 shots at a time. • The maximum number of shots* is determined according to the CF card’s remaining capacity. * The maximum number of shots may decrease according to the images shot. 4 4 Press the SET button • appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) and appears on the display panel. 5 5 Press the shutter button. • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. • Once the set number of shots is taken, the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings. • If the below operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process, the interval shooting session will be canceled. • Turning the mode dial or pressing the shutter button halfway while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image • Opening the CF card/ battery cover • Switching to Playback mode • Turning off the power • Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons become inactive. • The lens stays extended until the next image is shot. • Images are not displayed on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) right after being shot. • Interval shooting is not available when the date and time are not set. • Super Macro mode, Continuous Shooting (normal, high-speed) and Self-timer are not available. • The AEB mode and the Focus- BKT mode settings cannot be set. Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects 111 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects with horizontal stripes To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus (focus lock) or autofocus ( AF lock) and recompose the image with the desired subject. You can also use manual focus. Shooting with Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. 2 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. • The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Use the AF lock function or the AE lock procedure (p. 104) when this happens. 3 3 Keep it pressed while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. Shooting with AF Lock Mode Dial 1 1 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button. • The icon appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). • The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF button are released. • The AF lock will cancel if the MF button is pressed again. 2 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. • The AF lock function is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus. • When shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid reflection off the glass. Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects 113 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued) Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Mode Dial The focus can be manually set. 1 1 Press and hold the MF button, then turn the zoom ring to focus on the subject. • The • icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or in the ...