Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self- portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A109) [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 [3s] and press k.10s

3s

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

[3s] (three 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 self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is shot and remains lit until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off.

To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press the shutter-release button again.

 

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