Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for portraits or to avoid blur- ring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

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Self-timer OFF

OFF

ON

Display self-timer menu.

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Self-timer OFF

OFF

ON :Confirm

Highlight ON.

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AUTO 10

AUTO 10

Exit menu (to exit without changing

Set focus and exposure.

mode, wait two seconds). Selection

 

is shown by icon in display.

 

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AUTO 10

Start timer; display in monitor shows seconds remaining before shutter is released. To stop timer before picture is taken, press shutter-release button again or press multi selector left.

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, stay- ing lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

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