8
Taking Pictures:
Special Features
In this section we will describe some other important camera features.
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Taking sequential exposures (burst mode).
With one press on the
shutter button, you can shoot up to 4 rapid exposures in the sequential
mode.
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Self-timer.
In order to delay the shutter release, you can set the self-
timer so the camera fires 12 seconds after pressing the shutter button
so you can include yourself in the picture.
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Remote shutter release.
You can use the electronic remote unit RM-
1 to release the shutter from in front of the camera, or use the remote
cable RM-CB1 attached to the camera to release the shutter without
manually pressing the shutter release and avoid camera shake during
a slow shutter release.
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Time-lapse photography.
With the camera in the time-lapse mode,
you can set the camera to take pictures at any specified interval from
1 minute up to 24 hours in units of 1 minute.
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Memory card selection.
With a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card
installed in the camera, you can select either card for storing images.
After one card fills up, just select the other card so you can continue
shooting.
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Shutter release sound.
You can set the camera to emit a sound at
shutter release, or switch this feature off.
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Warning beep.
You can set the camera to emit a beep to alert you
that a task has been completed (autofocus, exposure compensation
lock, etc.) or you can switch this feature off.
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Image display time.
You can set the amount of time each picture is
displayed on the monitor while it is being saved on the memory card.
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Setting the date and time.
You can set the current date and time for
images taken.
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Sleep mode.
You can set the amount of time the camera remains idle
before it powers down and enters the sleep mode. If the camera
remains in the sleep mode for over one hour, it will power itself off
automatically. These features are designed to conserve battery power.
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Reset.
With a simple procedure, you can restore most camera
settings to their factory default settings. (The defaults are the camera
settings in effect when you purchased the camera.)
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Conversion lens setting.
Shows you how to set up camera operation
with an optional conversion lens mounted over the camera lens.
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Pixel Mapping.
Checks and adjusts the CCD.
