Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer - Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS3 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Applicable modes:
1
Press 2 [ë].
2
Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
Settings
[ ] ([10sec.])
[ ] ([2sec.])
[OFF]
3
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and
then press it fully to take the picture.
•
The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
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When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly, operating
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
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We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
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This function is not available in the following case:
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When recording motion pictures
Recording
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
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When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
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