Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture. It can be used in Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You should use a tripod.

1 Showpanel.the < > icon on the LCD

•Press the < > button to

display the < > icon.

• To cancel the self-timer, press the

<

> button again or turn the

Command Dial to <

>.

2Take the picture.

•The picture-taking procedure is the

same as with the < > Full Auto mode on page 22.

• Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button fully to start the self-timer.

When you press the shutter button fully, the beeper will sound and the picture will be taken 10 sec. later.

During the first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly and the self-timer lamp blinks slowly.

During the final 2 sec., the beeper beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp blinks quickly.

Also, the self-timer display on the LCD panel counts down in seconds.

Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.

• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <

> button again.

•When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the focus (→page 33) on an object at the same distance where you will be in

the picture.

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