Shooting with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A105) to Off when using a tripod.

1 Press n(self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k.

10s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions (such as weddings)

2s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

Playback:

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

Self-timer

Mode Auto

If a setting is not applied by pressing kwithin a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

3Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

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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