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Self-Timer

Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer

1.Press (Self-Timer) on the control button.

2.Select the desired mode with the control button.

 

(Off)

Does not use the self-timer.

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.

 

(10sec)

When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a

 

beep sounds until the shutter operates.

 

 

 

 

To cancel, press again.

 

 

 

 

(2sec)

Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.

 

 

 

 

(Self-portrait

Sets the self-timer to Self-portrait timer.

 

One Person)

 

 

When the camera detects the specified number of faces, a beep

 

 

 

(Self-portrait

sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later.

 

Two People)

 

 

 

 

Tips for preventing blur

If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs.

Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as

those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind.

Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.

Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady.

Note

You may not be able to set some functions depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer

Point the lens at yourself so your face is reflected in the LCD screen. The camera detects the subjects, and then the shutter operates. The camera determines the optimal composition and prevents faces from being cut out of the LCD screen. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds.

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