Operation Manual

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STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
1
The self-timer is used in situations where the
photographer is included in the shot.
When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer
icon appears on the screen.
*: The picture is taken after 10 seconds.
(: The picture is taken after 2 seconds.
!
The self-timer setting is cancelled in the following situations.
i When shooting ends
i When the Mode dial is changed to another setting
i When the Playback mode is selected
i When the camera is turned off
2
1Press the Shutter button down halfway to focus
on the subject.
2Without releasing the Shutter button, press the
button all the way down (fully pressed) to start
the self-timer.
3
The self-timer lamp lights and then starts blinking
until the picture is taken.
!
To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the
“BACK” button.
4
A countdown appears on the screen indicating the
time remaining until the picture is taken.
Self-timer mode is cancelled after each shot.
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!
The AF/AE lock can be also used (P.27).
!
Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing the
Shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or
brightness (exposure) being got.
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Using the 2-second self-timer
This is useful when you have the camera on a tripod and you want to avoid camera shake.
Self-timer lamp display
*
Lit for 5 seconds Blinking for 5 seconds.
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Blinking
for 2 seconds