Taking Pictures
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Note:
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The settings that you make in the dial position
remain when you use the time lapse feature. To make
settings, turn the dial switch to and make the
appropriate settings before using the time lapse
feature.
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You cannot take TIFF files when using the time lapse
feature.
1. Secure the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
2. Remove the lens cap, turn the dial switch to , and
turn on the camera. Push the Mode Change button until
CONTINUOUS is displayed at the top of the LCD
monitor. A red frame appears around the previewed
image and CONTINUOUS is displayed at the top of
the LCD monitor.
3. Press the Mode Change button. INTERVAL is
displayed at the top of the LCD monitor.
4. The hours, minutes, and seconds appear in the center
of the screen with the seconds highlighted. Press the up
and down arrow icon buttons to change the value of the
highlighted time unit. To highlight a different time unit,
press the left and right arrow icon buttons.
If you wish to quickly select either the longest or the
shortest available interval, you can toggle between 24
hours and the shortest available interval by pressing the
Max/Min button.
Note:
The shortest available interval varies depending on the
current image quality, shutter speed, and audio
recording settings.
5. Once you have set the desired interval, frame the
subject in the LCD monitor and press the shutter button
to begin taking photos.
Note:
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The camera may turn off automatically after you
take the first picture. It automatically turns back
on to take pictures at the specified time.
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When using the self timer feature, the camera
takes a photo ten seconds after you press the
shutter button, then continues taking photos at the
specified time lapse interval.
6. To turn off the time lapse feature, press the POWER
button while
Int
appears on the camera’s display
panel.
