Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)

This function is only available in the P, Tv, Av, and M modes.

You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers or other events that occur over a period of time. 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 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately) is recommended.

1. Select [Intervalometer] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the <SET> button.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Select an interval time using the or arrow. If you press the or arrow continuously, the interval time changes in units of 5 minutes at a time.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Press the arrow select the number of shots using the or arrow.
   
   
   • If you press the or arrow continuously, the number of shots changes 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. Press the <SET> button. The camera exits the menu screen and Int. appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
   
   
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 while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image.
     • Pressing the shutter button halfway while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image.
     • Opening the CF card slot cover or the 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 viewfinder) right after being shot. Interval shooting is not available when the date and time are not set. Continuous shooting and self-timer shooting are not available. AEB mode and the Focus-BKT mode settings cannot be set.