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(Self-timer) Mode
This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the
recording can be included in the image.
When using the self-timer, the camera must be fixed on a stable surface. The use of a tripod
is recommended.
The shutter is released approximately 10 seconds (default setting) after the shutter button is
pressed.
q Set the main switch on the top of the cam-
era to
.
The lens will extend.
w Press the PICTURE button and set the re-
quired picture quality of the image data to
record.
e Press the MODE button and select .
Note:
* The self-timer can be used with
, , ,
, , and modes.
r Look through the viewfinder to adjust the im-
age composition, and press the
(W) and
(T) buttons to set the subject size.
t Lightly press the shutter button (halfway), and
then gently press the button down com-
pletely.
The self-timer LED on the front of the cam-
era will flash in red and the shutter will be
released after about 10 seconds.
Note:
* To cancel the self-timer during operation, select a mode
other than using the MODE button.
* The self-timer function is cancelled after each recording.
To continue using the self-timer, set the self-timer again.
* The delay time for the self-timer can be set to either “10
sec” (default setting) or “3 sec” in the SET-UP menu. (See
page 63.)
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