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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
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When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid jitter
caused by pressing the shutter button.
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When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF Assist Lamp
(P121)
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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The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.
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The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode is fixed to 5.
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Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode or Clipboard
Mode.
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Setting of the Self-timer cannot be performed in the following conditions.
–
In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in Scene Mode
–
When recording motion pictures
Press
2
[
ë
].
Press
3
/
4
to select a Mode.
•
You can also press
2
[
ë
] to select.
Press [MENU/SET].
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
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The Self-timer indicator
A
blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•
If you press [MENU/SET] while the Self-timer is set,
the Self-timer setting is canceled.
