[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Set the drive mode lever to [ë].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [
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A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into
Focus and exposure will be set when the
focus.
shutter button is pressed halfway.
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If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a
picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM]
menu to [OFF]. (P131)
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The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
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If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a picture with the self-timer, it
is cancelled.
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When [
] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the
first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated
2 seconds after it blinks.
∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer
1
Select [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55)
2
Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Item
10 seconds
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
2 seconds
Note
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When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
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We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
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Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than
2 seconds when [
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The flash output may not be constant when [
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Up to 3 films are recorded automatically, depending on the Multi Film Bracket setting, when the
shutter button is pressed once during the recording with Multi Film Bracket.
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Use the Quick Menu (P56) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
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It cannot be set to [
Bracket is set.
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The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
].
] is selected.
] in Intelligent Auto Mode or when White Balance Bracket or Aspect
A
Settings
] is set.
Recording
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