Ricoh RDC-7 - Manual (Page 61)

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Shooting
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Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the
photographer included. Mount the camera on a tripod or set it on a flat surface
to shoot pictures with the self-timer.
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Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and
press the button.
The self-timer is now set.
The mark will be displayed on the LCD
monitor and LCD panel.
Note
• The self-timer setting is canceled
when you press the button again,
when you set the mode dial to
another mode, or when you turn the
camera off.
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Decide the composition of the
picture, position the camera securely,
and press the shutter release button.
The self-timer LED lights and the self-timer
starts. The shutter is released after a delay of
approximately 10 seconds. The self-timer
LED starts to flash about 2 seconds before
the shutter is released and the beep sound is
heard. The self-timer mode is automatically
canceled when the shutter is released.
Note
• If the flash is charging, the self-timer will start when charging is
completed.
• The focus is locked at the point when the shutter release button is
pressed.
Tips
Remote Control
To operate the camera from a remote position or when the camera
is fixed in one spot, use the optional remote control unit.