Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Preparation

• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P27)

1Switch the self-timer setting.

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REVIEW

SET

:Self-timer set to 10 seconds

;

:Self-timer set to 2 seconds

;

No display (cancelled)

2Focus on the subject to take the

picture.

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

When using a tripod or other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is convenient to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

The self-timer

indicator 1 blinks and the shutter is activated after

10 seconds (or

2 seconds).

When pressing the button fully at a stroke, the subject is automatically focused just before recording pictures.

In Simple mode [ ], the self-timer can only be set to 10 seconds.

In Self-portrait mode [ ], the self-timer can only be set to

2 seconds.

When setting the self-timer in the burst mode, you can take only 1 picture.

We recommend using a tripod when setting the self-timer.

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CANCEL MENU

If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

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Panasonic DMC-FX1GN, DMC-FX5GN operating instructions Taking Pictures with the Self-timer, Switch the self-timer setting

DMC-FX1GN, DMC-FX5GN specifications

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