m”, “,”, “.” and “/” can not be selected in Macro mode.
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AdvancedFeatures
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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
1The self-timer is used in situations where the
photographer is included in the shot.
When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer
icon appears on the LCD monitor.
*: The picture is taken after 10 seconds.
(: The picture is taken after 2 seconds.
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Any of the following cancels the self-timer setting:
iCompleting the shooting
iChanging the Mode switch setting
iTurning the camera off
OFFOFF
SELFSELF
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TIT I MERER
A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating
the time remaining until the picture is taken.
Self-timer mode is cancelled after each shot.

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1Position the AF frame over the subject.
2Press the shutter button down halfway to focus
on the subject.
3Without releasing the shutter button, press the
button all the way down (fully pressed) to start
the self-timer.
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Beep
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The AF/AE lock can be used (P.21).
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Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing the
shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or
brightness (exposure) from being achieved.
The self-timer lamp lights and then starts blinking
until the picture is taken.
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To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the
“DISP/BACK” button.
1Set the Mode switch to “q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the LCD monitor.
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MANUALMANUAL
AUTOA U T O
PORTRPORTRA I T
LANDSCAPELANDSCAPE
SHSH OO T I N G MODEMODE
1Press “d” or “c” to select “q” SHOOTING
MODE and “a” or “b” to change the setting.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
setting.
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*SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
Available Photography modes: a, s, m, ,, ., /
qSHOOTING MODE Available Photography modes: a, s, m, ,, ., /

Using the 2-second self-timer

This is useful when you have the camera on a tripod and you want to prevent camera shake.
Displaying the menus (P.30)
Shooting mode Explanation Available flash modes
mPORTRAIT Used for photography getting beautiful skin tones and soft
overall tone. AUTO /b/d/v/c/
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qMANUAL Sets the “Exposure compensation” (P.35) and “White
balance” (P.35) to manual to easily control yourself.
AUTO /b/d/v
qAUTO Used in a wide range of conditions. This is the easiest mode for
taking pictures.
AUTO /b/d/v/c/
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,LANDSCAPE Used for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp, clear
shots of scenery such as buildings and mountains. Flash not available
.SPORTS Used for shooting sporting events. This mode gives priority to
faster shutter speeds. AUTO /d/v
/NIGHT
Used for shooting evening and night scenes. This mode allows
you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter speeds
of up to 2 seconds. To prevent camera shake, always use a
tripod.
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