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Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Using the Self-Timer
Still Images
Movies
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other
timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the
shutter button.
1
Configure the setting.
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Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and then choose [ ] (
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Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
2
Shoot.
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For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
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For Movies: Press the movie button.
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Once you start the self-timer, the lamp
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
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Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
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To cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
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To restore the original setting, choose [ ]
in step 1.
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To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (
2] tab
> [Digital Zoom] > [Off].
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
Still Images
Movies
Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 28 – 84 mm (35mm film
equivalent).
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To change the focal length from 28 to
35 mm, turn the [ ] ring counterclockwise
until it clicks. Turn the [ ] ring
counterclockwise to zoom in or clockwise
to zoom out.
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Step zoom is not available when recording movies even if you
turn the [ ] ring.
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When you are using digital zoom (
zoom factor by turning the [ ] ring counterclockwise. However,
you can set the focal length to 84 mm by turning it clockwise.
