52 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 53 Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene

Mode, 5 pictures are taken.

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is

pressed fully here.

After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.

This function cannot be used in the [UNDERWATER] and [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene

Modes, or when recording motion pictures.

[10SEC.] cannot be chosen in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode) or in Scene Mode [SELF

PORTRAIT].
Display [SELFTIMER]
Select time duration
Can also be
selected with .
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording
after the preset time.
•To cancel while in operation
Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between
brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be
possible in some cases.
Under-exposed Optimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus direction Minus direction

After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the

bottom-left corner of the screen.

The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned

off.

Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode.

Display [EXPOSURE]
Press
Select a value
[0] (no compensation)

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording Mode: