Using the Self-Timer

Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake

The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button.

Choose [.

zFollow Step 1 on p. 52 to choose [.

XOnce set, [ will appear on the screen.

zFollow Step 2 on p. 52 to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).

Choose $.

zFollow Step 1 on p. 52 to choose $, then press the nbutton immediately.

Choose the settings.

zPress the opbuttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots].

zPress the qrbuttons or turn the 5dial to

choose a value, then press the mbutton.

XOnce set, $ will appear on the screen. z Follow Step 2 on p. 52 to shoot.

• When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop automatically if the memory card fills.

•When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire).

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