Recording
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to
P36
.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Applicable modes:
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•
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture. The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Note
•
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is
automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the
self-timer indicator
A
will blink and then may turn on brightly operating
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
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We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
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Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.
–
In [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode
–
When recording motion pictures
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to
P36
.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
(P153)
[Selftimer]
[
]
(10 seconds)
Pictures are taken in 10 seconds.
•
Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.
[
]
(2 seconds)
Pictures are taken in 2 seconds.
•
When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
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[Aspect Ratio]
[
X
]
[Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[
Y
]
[Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[
W
]
[Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[
]
Square aspect ratio