Self-timer

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button.

When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1Press the multi selector n(self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2Press the multi selector Hor I to choose 10

s or 2 s and press the k button.

10 s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings

2 s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

 

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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 before 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 will be set to OFF.

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

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North Star S205 user manual Taking Pictures with the Self-timer, Press the multi selector nself-timer