Using the Q Button

This section describes the shooting options that can be accessed using the Q button.

The Self-Timer

Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake.

1 Highlight BSELF-TIMERin the quick menu (P34) and rotate the rear command dial to select from the options below. Press the Q button to proceed.

OptionDescription

3 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display

in the monitor shows the

number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the

R2 SEC

The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed.

picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera

The

The shutter is released ten seconds after the S10 SEC shutter button is pressed. Use for photographs

in which you wish to appear yourself.

OFF Self-timer off.

RSelf-timer options can also be accessed from the shooting menu (P79).

2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

QStand behind the camera when using the shut- ter button. Standing in front of the lens can in- terfere with focus and exposure.

will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will

blink as the timer counts down.

R The self-timer turns off automatically when the camera is turned off.

Button Menu) (Quick Q

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