Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A113) in the setup menu (A103) to Off when using a tripod.
1Press n(self-timer) on the multi selector.
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector Hor Ito select ON,
and press the kbutton.
The self-timer icon (n10) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.
Self-timer
3Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway. | 10 |
Focus and exposure are set.
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4Press the shutter-release button the
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.
