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Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
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to
Mod
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Taking Pictures 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. Turn vibration
reduction (
A
109) off when using a tripod.
1
Press
n
(self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose
10
s
or
2
s
and press the
k
button.
10
s
(ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such
as weddings)
2
s
(two seconds):
suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k
button 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.
2s
10s
Self-timer
F2.7
F2.7
F2.7
1/250
1/250
1/250
F2.7
F2.7
F2.7
1/250
1/250
1/250
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