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 (A103) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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

2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Self-timer

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.

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•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

1/250

F5.6

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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