Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for
approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The
self-timer drive mode is selected in the drive mode on the main menu of the
recording-mode (p. 34).
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the
basic recording operation section (p. 25). Focus lock (p. 26) can be used
with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down
to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and exposure
are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand
in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the
focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown (p. 27).
A countdown timer is displayed on the monitor. During the
countdown, the indicator lamp on the front of the camera
(3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio
signal. A few seconds before the exposure, the indicator
lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just
before the shutter fires.
To stop the countdown, press the up/down keys of the
controller or the menu button. The drive mode will be
reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The
audio signal can be turned off in the section 1 of the setup
menu (p. 86).
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