Taking Group Shots (Self-Timer) - JVC Everio GZ-RX500 User Manual

Recording

Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)

The 10-second self-timer is a convenient function for taking group photos.
The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by
pressing the shutter button.
Memo :
This function is available in still image recording mode.
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When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is
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recommended.
"Tripod Mounting" (A p. 19)
Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer
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Open the LCD monitor.
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Check if the recording mode is B.
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If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the
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mode switching screen.
Tap B to switch the mode to still image.
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Tap "MENU".
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The top menu appears.
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3
Tap "RECORD SETTING".
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Tap "SELF-TIMER".
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If the icon is not displayed on the screen, tap 1 to scroll the screen.
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Tap L to exit the menu.
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Tap J to return to the previous screen.
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Tap "2SEC" or "10SEC".
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Take a still image.
A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.
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To stop the self-timer, press the START/STOP button again.
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Memo :
The START/STOP button on this unit cannot be used to adjust the focus
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in advance. To adjust the focus in advance, press and hold the A button
on the touch screen until the focus is adjusted.
"Start recording after adjusting the focus" (A p. 25)
While the countdown timer is displayed, the buttons cannot be used as
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they are not displayed on the screen.