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In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.
1
Press the four-way controller (
2
) in the capture mode.
2
Use the four-way controller
(
453
) to select
g
or
Z
and press
the
4
button.
The camera is ready to take the picture
using the self-timer.
3
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
Using the Self-timer
g
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release
button is pressed.
Z
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
•
Z
cannot be selected for default setting of
(Green) for the first
time. Select
Z
in another shooting mode and then switch the
shooting mode to
.
• In
d
(Movie), recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is
running to stop the countdown. Press it down fully to restart the
countdown.
Four-way controller
4
button
Shutter release button
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