Special Modes for Other Purposes

Still Images

Using the Face Self-Timer

The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (=184). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots.

1Choose [].

zzFollow steps 1 – 2 on =137 and choose [], and then press the <p> button.

zzPress the <q><r> buttons or turn the <7> dial to choose [], and then press the <m> button.

2Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.

zzMake sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces.

3Press the shutter button all the way down.

XXThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed.

XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played.

4Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera.

XXAfter the camera detects a new face, the

lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot.

zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the <n> button.

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