Features Shooting

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed.

When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A94) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.

2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or

 

Self-timer

n2s) and press the kbutton.

 

•n10s (10 seconds): suitable for group pictures.

• n2s (2 seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake.

•When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene mode, Y(pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A41). The self-timer is not available.

•The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.

•If the kbutton is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

•Set the focus and exposure.

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way.

•The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and remains lit.

•When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF.

•To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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