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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures 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 (A193) in the setup menu (A185) to Off when using a tripod to

stabilize the camera.

1

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

•The self-timer menu is displayed.
2

Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10s

or 2s and press the k button.

•10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures
•2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake
•The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
•If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
3

Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

•The focus and exposure are set.
4

Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

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