Self-timer

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37).

Continuous advance

The continuous advance drive mode takes up to four images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held. With the image-size setting of 2560 x 1920, the maximum rate of capture is 1.6 fps. The continuous advance drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37).

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Self-timer lamp

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 24). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter- release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown (p. 27).

During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera starts to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal. A countdown timer is displayed on the moni- tor. A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer lamp blinks rapidly. The lamp glows steadily just before the shutter fires.

To stop the countdown, press the zoom lever or menu button. The drive mode resets to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 72).

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording

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partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter- release button is pressed and held, the camera begins recording images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released. The frame counter is adjusted after the series has been taken.

The built-in flash can be used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames. Date imprinting (p. 50) also reduces the rate of capture.

38 Recording - advanced operation

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