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Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
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.
Resizing the Subject with the Control Ring
Still Images
Movies
By assigning seamless zoom to the control ring, you can further fine-tune
the size of the subject or zoom in or out faster than would be possible with
the zoom lever.
1
Configure the setting.
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Press the [ ] button.
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Press the [ ] or [ ][ ] buttons, or turn
the [ ] ring or the [ ] dial to choose [ ].
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Press the [ ] button to complete the
setting.
2
Compose the shot.
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To adjust to telephoto, turn the [ ] ring
counterclockwise, and to adjust to wide
angle, turn it clockwise.
