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Shooting with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (
A 105) to Off when using a tripod.
1
Press
n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and
press
k.
10s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
2s (two seconds):
Suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
k within a few seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds
remaining until the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second
before the picture is taken and remains lit until
the shutter is released.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns off.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer