jUsing the Self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The <Q> (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.
Press the <o> button. (9)
Select the self-timer.
Look at the LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select the self-timer.
Q: 10-sec. self-timer k: 2-sec. self-timerN
3 Take the picture.
Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
X You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD panel.
XTwo seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster.
The <k> 2-sec. self-timer enables you to shoot while not touching the camera mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera shake while you shoot still lifes or bulb exposures.
After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure (p.166).
If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover (p.112). If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure. When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.54) for an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <o> button.
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