E Decide the composition of the picture, position the camera securely, and press the shutter release button.

The self-timer LED will light and the self-timer will start. The shutter will be released after about 10 seconds. The self-timer LED will start blinking about 2 seconds before the shutter is released and the beep sound will be heard.

The self-timer mode is canceled automatically when the shutter is released.

Note

If the flash is charging, the self-timer will start when charging is

 

completed.

The focus is locked when the shutter release button is pressed.

Tips Remote Control

To operate the camera from a remote position or when the camera is fixed in one spot, use the optional remote control unit.

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode)

Macro mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is less than about 24 cm.

A Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ , or ] and press the button.

Note • Continuous shooting can be used in macro mode. P.52 “Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)”

The

symbol will be displayed on the LCD

monitor.

Note

• To cancel the macro mode, press

 

the button again.

3

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Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 operation manual Close-up Shooting Macro Mode, Tips Remote Control