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DVANCED RECORDING
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter after the shutter
button is pressed. A ten second and two second self-timer is available.
SELF-TIMER
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic
recording section (p. 33). Focus lock (p. 34) or the Flex Focus Point (p. 48)
can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button
partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down (2) to begin the countdown. 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.
35).
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2
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Turn the function dial to the drive mode position
(1). Press the function button in the center of the
dial (2). Turn the front control dial to select the
self-timer drive mode (3). Use the rear control dial
(4) to switch between a ten-second and two-
second delay. Press the shutter-release button
partway down or press the function button to set
the mode.
Ten-second self-timer
Two-second self-timer
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The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera and the audio signals indicate the
countdown.The lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the
countdown, press the menu or function button or change the position of the flash (lift it or
push it down). When using the ten-second self-timer, the drive mode is reset to single-
frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 3 of the
setup menu (p. 141).
