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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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 (c107) off when using a tripod.
1Press H (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose

[10s] or [3s] and press d.

[10s] (ten seconds): suited for important occas ions
(such as weddings)
[3s]
(three seconds):
suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing d within five 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 self-timer lamp
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one sec-
ond before the photograph is taken and
remains lit until the shutter is released.
The number of seconds remaining before
the shutter is released is displayed in the
monitor.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
3s
10s
Self-timer
15
15
15
M
M
H
H
10
10
10
L
15
15
15
M
M
H
H
10
10
10
L