Using the continuous shooting feature

You can use the continuous shooting feature to break down a complex motion into photos containing a series of easy- to-see steps. You can also use it to take a number of consecutive pictures and then choose the ones that you like best. When the image quality is set to Standard, you can take almost two photos per second, up to approximately 37 photos. When Fine is selected, you can take almost one photo per second, up to approximately seven photos. When Super Fine is selected, you can take one photo per second, up to approximately three photos.

Note:

❏When using the continuous shooting feature, you cannot use the flash or select the HyPict or TIFF image quality settings.

❏You cannot make an audio recording while using the continuous shooting feature.

❏Settings made in other dial positions remain effective when you use the continuous shooting feature. Before using the continuous shooting feature, turn the dial switch to the appropriate position and make your settings.

Follow these steps to take pictures using the continuous shooting feature.

1.Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to , and turn on the camera.

2.Press the Mode Change button. A red frame appears around the previewed image and CONTINUOUS is displayed on the LCD monitor.

3.If necessary, adjust the image quality and activate the self timer using the buttons on the top of the camera. The self timer creates a ten second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the moment the actual image is captured.

4.Depress the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then depress it fully and hold it down to begin taking a series of photos.

5.Release the shutter button to stop taking pictures.

Using the time lapse feature

You can use the time lapse feature to take pictures automatically at a preset time interval. Use this feature creatively to capture scenes that change over time, such as sunsets, plant life, or a busy street corner. The time interval can be set from ten seconds to 24 hours.

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