jUsing the Self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode.
Press the <iQ> button.
Select <Q>.
Press the <U> key to select <Q>.
Take the picture.
Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely.
XThe beeper will sound, the self-timer lamp will blink, and the shot will be taken about 10 sec. later. Two seconds before the picture is taken, the beeping will be faster and the self- timer lamp will stay on.
XDuring the self-timer operation, the LCD monitor counts down the seconds until the picture is taken.
Cancelling the self-timer
Press the <iQ> button and press the <U> key to select a mode other than <Q>.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.42) for an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <iQ> button.
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