Advanced User Manual

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Using the Self-Timer
o
With <
q
>, the shooting interval may become longer under some shooting
conditions, depending on image quality, use of fl ash, and other factors.
o
If you will not look through the viewfi nder when pressing the shutter button,
attach the eyepiece cover (
=
157). Light that enters the viewfi nder may
prevent suitable exposure.
o
<
k
> enables you to shoot without touching the camera mounted on a
tripod. This prevents camera shake if you shoot still-life or long exposures.
o
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (
=
332) to check focus
and exposure is recommended.
o
When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (
=
80) on an
object at the same distance as where you will stand.
o
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either tap the screen or press the <
0
>
or <
R
> button.
o
If remote control shooting is enabled, the auto power off
will take eff ect in
approx. 2 min. even if [
5
: Auto power off ] is set to 1 min. or slower.
o
If [
z
: Bulb timer] is set to [Enable], <
q
> (
[Self-timer:Continuous])
cannot be selected.