Common, Convenient Features

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.

Configure the setting.

Follow step 1 on p. 68 and choose [.

Once the setting is complete, [is displayed. Follow step 2 on p. 68 to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

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

Choose $.

Following step 1 on p. 68, choose $ and press the nbutton immediately.

Configure the setting.

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

Press the qrbuttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a value, and then press the m button.

Once the setting is complete, $is displayed.

Follow step 2 on p. 68 to shoot.

•For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay

before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.

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