Using Touch Shutter (Touch Shutter)

Procedure

Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Touch Shutter

You can use the procedure below to shoot a snapshot.

1.Touch “On”.

2.Point the camera at the subject.

3.When you want to shoot, touch the monitor screen. The camera automatically comes into focus and then shoots.

•You can still use the shutter button to shoot even when “On” is selected for Touch Shutter.

NOTE

•When “Auto” is selected as the recording mode, the camera will automatically focus on the point you touch.

•When “Premium Auto” is selected as the recording mode, the camera will automatically determine the optimum focus point(s) and focus automatically.

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

Procedure

Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Self-timer

With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.

10 sec

10-second Self-timer

 

2-second Self-timer

2 sec

• When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter speed,

you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to camera

 

 

movement.

Off

Self-timer is disabled.

 

 

• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button.

NOTE

•The Self-timer configured with the above menu cannot be used under the following conditions.

–Slide Panorama (page 52)

–Motion Shutter (page 39)

–When the monitor screen and lens are facing in the same direction

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Advanced Recording Settings