Drive modes

The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off. In P, A, S,

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 is set on section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44).

and M exposure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until changed. Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the drive modes.

Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 22).

Self-timer- to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.

Continuous advance - to continuously record images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the subject is within the focus frames. 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. 25).

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Progressive Capture - to continuously record at approximately 1.8fps. Releasing the shutter button saves the last ten images.

Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposures.

The self-timer is counted down on the monitor. During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) blinks and is accompanied by an audio signal. 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, slide the zoom lever to the left or right. The self-timer drive mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 97). The self-timer delay can be changed to two seconds in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 99).

Shooting tips

The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator. Two seconds self-timer is more suitable for this purpose.

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