Taking Pictures 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. Turn vibration reduction (A105) off when using a tripod.

1 Press n(self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or

2s and press k.10s

2s

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.

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

Focus and exposure will be set.

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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

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displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp

 

will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second

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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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