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The Q (Quick Menu) Button
Using the Q Button
Using the Q Button
This section describes the shooting options that can be accessed using the Q button.
The Self-Timer
The Self-Timer
Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake.
1
Highlight B SELF-TIMER in the
quick menu (P 34) and rotate the
rear command dial to select from
the options below. Press the Q but-
ton to proceed.
Option
Option
Description
Description
R
R
2 SEC
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 shut-
ter button is pressed.
S
S
10 SEC
10 SEC
The shutter is released ten seconds after the
shutter button is pressed. Use for photographs
in which you wish to appear yourself.
OFF
OFF Self-timer o .
R Self-timer options can also be accessed from the
shooting menu (P 79).
2
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
Q Stand behind the camera when using the shut-
ter button. Standing in front of the lens can in-
terfere with focus and exposure.
3
Press the shutter button
the rest of the way down to
start the timer. The display
in the monitor shows the
number of seconds remaining until the shut-
ter is released. To stop the timer before the
picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.
The self-timer lamp on
the front of the camera
will blink immediately
before the picture is
taken. If the two-sec-
ond timer is selected,
the self-timer lamp will
blink as the timer counts down.
R The self-timer turns o automatically when the
camera is turned o .
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