Self-Timer - Leica Q2 Instruction Manual

Notes
• appears on the LCD panel if the bracketing function is activat-
ed. You can watch the effect of the function on screen while the
pictures are taken (brighter or darker).
• Depending on the exposure mode, the exposure gradations are
produced by changing the shutter speed and/or aperture value:
– Shutter speed (A/M)
– Aperture (S)
– Shutter speed and aperture value (P)
• The picture sequence: underexposure/correct exposure/overex-
posure.
• The working range for automatic bracketing may be limited de-
pending on the available shutter-speed/aperture combination.
• With automatic ISO sensitivity control enabled, the sensitivity cal-
culated by the camera automatically for the raw picture will also
be applied to all other shots in the series, i.e. the ISO value will not
change during bracketing. This may mean that the slowest shutter
speed specified under
Min. Shutter Speed
• The focus range for automatic bracketing may be limited (depend-
ing on the originally set shutter speed). The specified numbers
of frames will be taken regardless. Several shots in a series may
consequently have the same exposure values.
• The function remains active until another function is selected from
the submenu. If no other function is selected, another
Drive Mode
bracketing is taken each time the shutter button is pressed.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer function allows taking pictures with a preset time de-
lay. We recommend that the camera is placed on a tripod.
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is exceeded.
Notes
• Exposure metering is done first; in autofocus mode, focusing is
• The self-timer function is available only for single frame shooting
• The function remains active until another function is selected from
Select in the main menu
Self Timer
Select /
Self-timer 2 s Self-timer 12 s
Shutter release
• The remaining time until exposure is counted down on screen.
The self-timer LED at the front of the camera counts down the
delay time. It flashes slowly during the first 10 s, then fast for
the last 2 s.
• The self-timer delay time can be canceled at any time by taping
the shutter button; the relevant settings remain intact.
first. Only then will the delay time commence.
and for bracketing.
the submenu.
Self Timer
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