Instruction Manual

The self-timer can be used to minimise camera shake with long exposures. When using the

camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-life, or close-up pho-

tographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during

exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.

Shooting tips

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for

approximately ten seconds after the shutter is released. The self-timer is set with the

function dial (p. 40).

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic operation

section (p. 29). Focus lock (p.30) or the Flex Focus Point (p. 67) can be used with off-

centre subjects . Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the AF/AEL

button to lock the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to begin the countdown. Because focus and exposure is determined when the

shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a

self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the

countdown (p. 68).

During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the

front of the camera will start to blink and is

accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds

before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink

rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the

shutter fires. To stop the countdown, press the

pro-auto button or change the position of the

flash (lift it or push it down). The audio signal can

be turned off in the basic section of the setup

menu (p. 114).

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