Pentax Optio E50 - Manual (Page 77)

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In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.
1
Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
2
Use the four-way controller
(453) to select g or Z and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take the picture
using the self-timer.
3
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
Using the Self-timer
g
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release
button is pressed.
Z
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• Z cannot be selected for default setting of mode for the first time.
Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode
to mode.
• In mode, g (10 sec. Self-timer) cannot be selected.
• In d mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running
to stop the countdown. Press it down fully to restart the countdown.
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