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The Shooting Menus
SELF-TIMER
Choose a shutter release delay.
Option
Description
R 2 SEC
The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is
pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when
the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer lamp blinks as the timer
counts down.
S 10 SEC
The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Use for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself. The
self-timer lamp blinks immediately before the picture is taken.
OFF Self-timer off .
If an option other than OFF is selected, the
timer will start when the shutter button is
pressed all the way down. The display shows
the number of seconds remaining until the
shutter is released. To stop the timer before
the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.
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O
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Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button. Standing in
front of the lens can interfere with focus and exposure.
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The self-timer turns o automatically when the camera is turned o .
SAVE SELF-TIMER SETTING
If ON is selected, the setting chosen for SELF-TIMER will remain
in e ect after the camera is turned o .
Options
ON OFF