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1
Select the self-timer mode.
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Hold down the <
W
> and <
Q
>
buttons and turn the <
6
> dial to
select the desired self-timer mode.
Then let go of the buttons.
2
Focus the subject.
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Look in the viewfinder and press the
shutter button halfway to check that
the focus confirmation light is on and
the exposure setting is displayed.
3
Take the picture.
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Press the shutter button completely.
s
The self-timer lamp will start blinking
to indicate that it is counting down.
The lamp’s blinking will become faster
two seconds before the picture is
taken.
Self-timer Operation
k
: 10-sec.
self-timer
l
: 2-sec.
self-timer
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to
start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
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Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.
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To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the <
4
> switch to <
2
>.
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When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.67) for
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
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The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating
work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter
button is pressed).
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