Konica Minolta xg - Manual (Page 46)

46 RECORDING – ADVANCED OPERATION
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 section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43).
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in
the basic recording operation section (p. 27). Focus lock (p. 30) 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
setting up a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals
before beginning the countdown (p. 31).
A countdown timer is displayed on the monitor. During the countdown, the self-
timer 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 self-timer 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 section 2 of the setup menu (p. 93).
Self-timer
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2
3