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DVANCED RECORDING
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately
ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is
set in section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44). The length of the self-timer delay is set in
section 4 of the setup menu (p. 92).
The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the
camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up
photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera
during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.
Shooting tips
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer is counted down on the monitor. 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
right (T) side or the left (W) side of the zoom lever. When using a 10-second delay, the
self-timer 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. 91).
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture
so the subject is within the focus frames. Press the
shutter-release button partway down to lock the
exposure 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).
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