Nikon D70 Mode D'Emploi

The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.  To 
use the self-timer:

1

 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a 

stable, level sur face.

2

 Press the 

  button and ro 

tate main com-

mand dial until    (self-tim er mode) is 
displayed in the control panel.

3

 Frame the photograph and fo cus.  If autofo-

cus is in effect, be sure not to block the lens 
when activating the self-timer.  In single-servo 
autofocus (

 139), pho to graphs can only be 

tak en if the in-focus (

●) indicator ap pears in 

the viewfi nder.

To ensure correct ex po sure in modes other than M, cover the viewfi nder 
eyepiece with your hand or with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before 
pressing the shutter-release button.  This will pre vent light entering via 
the viewfi nder  from  in ter fer ing with the autoexposure operation.  The 
DK-5 can be attached by removing the viewfi nder eyepiece cup and slid-
ing the DK-5 down to cover the viewfi nder eyepiece.