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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 48) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available:

 

 

 

 

 

Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is

 

 

 

Off

 

released when the camera shutter-release button is

 

 

 

 

 

pressed.

 

 

 

c

10 s

The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the

 

 

 

b

5 s

shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

 

 

 

a

2 s

Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s for

 

 

 

self-portraits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed

The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release

 

 

 

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button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is

 

 

 

remote

 

 

 

 

 

pressed.

 

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Quick-response

The shutter is released when the shutter-release but-

 

 

 

 

remote

ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.

 

 

 

 

ABefore Using the Remote Control

Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet.

1 Mount the camera on a tripod.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta- ble, level surface.

2 Display self-timer options.

Press 4 (E) to display self-timer options.

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