Controls in detail —continued, Self-timer lever – Nikon FM2 User Manual

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CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued

Depth-of-field preview lever ®
When a lens with an automatic diaphragm is used, the image

in the viewfinder is viewed with the aperture diaphragm of the

lens wide open. However, pressing the depth-of-field preview
lever will cause the lens to be stopped down to the f/number set

to enable you to examine depth of field before shooting. The

image in the viewfinder "darkens” according to the selected

f/number—the smaller the aperture (i.e., the larger the f/

number), the "darker" the image. Components of the picture

that appear in focus when the lever is pressed will be in the

zone of sharp focus.

Note: Be sure to press the depth-of-fieid preview lever fully. Also, release

the lever when you depress the shutter release button.

Self-timer lever ®

This device is useful in self-portraits or when taking a picture of

yourself with other people. Set the self-timer by turning the lever

as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow shown in the
photo. This can be done either before or after the film is ad­

vanced. After the self-timer has been set, press the shutter

release button. Reflex mirror ® will go up and the self-timer will

start to operate; the shutter is released after a delay of approx.

10 sec. If you want to cancel self-timer operation after the lever

has been set, move it back to its original position with your

finger. You can then take the picture the standard way as before.

However, turning the self-timer lever when it is already in

operation will result in the shutter’s being released the moment
the lever is back in its original position. Except for B (bulb), the

self-timer can be used at any shutter speed.

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