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(Auto)
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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when
the shutter-release button is pressed. Timer durations of two or ten seconds can be
selected.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set
Vibration
reduction
175) in the setup menu (
Off
when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera.
1
Press
n
(self-timer) on the rotary multi
selector.
•
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose
Y
10
s
or
Y
2
s
and press the
k
button.
•
Y
10
s
(ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.
•
Y
2
s
(two seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
•
The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
•
If the
k
button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection is set and the setting menu disappears.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
•
The focus and exposure are set.
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
•
The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp
blinks while the timer is counting down.
About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops blinking and remains
lit.
•
When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns
Off
.
•
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
Se
l
f-timer
1/
250
1/
250
1/
250
F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
10
10
10
1/
250
1/
250
1/
250
F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
9
9
