Self-Timer - Minolta Dimage Dimage Xi Instruction Manual

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ECORDING MODE

Self-timer

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximate-

ly ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is

selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the

basic recording operation section (p. 23). Focus lock (p.24) can be used with off-

center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the expo-

sure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the

countdown (2). Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-

release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-

timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the

countdown (p. 25).

During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the

camera (3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio

signal. A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer

lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before

the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, press the zoom lever.

To stop the countdown and cancel the self-timer, press the

main switch. The drive mode will be reset to single-frame

advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned

off in the setup menu.

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