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Basic Shooting Settings
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Using the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or
two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful
when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid
the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
1
Tap the self-timer icon.
2
Tap
Y
or
Z
.
•
Y
(ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings
•
Z
(two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake
•
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
•
Tap the self-timer setting icon to return to the previous
screen.
•
If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that item is displayed.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
•
Focus and exposure will be set.
0
0
88
50
50
50
Self-timer
Off
250
250
250
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1/
1/
F3.5
F3.5
F3.5
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