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A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating
the time remaining until the picture is taken.
Self-timer mode is cancelled after each shot.
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The self-timer is used in situations where the
photographer is included in the shot.
When setting the self-timer to “ON”, “*” appears
on the LCD monitor.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds
before the shutter is released.
1Position the AF frame over the subject.
2Press the shutter button down halfway to focus
on the subject.
3Without releasing the shutter button, press the
button all the way down (fully pressed) to start
the self-timer.
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Beep
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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Any of the following cancels self-timer setting:
i Completing the shooting
i Changing the Mode switch setting
i Setting the camera to Playback mode
i Turning the camera off
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The AF/AE lock can be also used (➡P.24).
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Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing the
shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or
brightness (exposure) from being achieved.
The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5
seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,
and then the picture is taken.
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To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the
“DISP/BACK” button.
1Set the Mode switch to “q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the LCD monitor.
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1Press “d” or “c” to select “q” SHOOTING
MODE and “a” or “b” to change the setting.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
setting.
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q
SHOOTING MODE
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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
Shooting mode Explanation Available flash modes
m
PORTRAIT
This is the best mode for shooting portraits. Skin tones are
shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft.
AUTO / b / d / v / c /
n
q
MANUAL
This is the mode for specifying “EV” (exposure compensation)
(➡P.40) and white balance (➡P.40) settings.
AUTO / b / d / v
q
AUTO
This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in
a wide range of conditions.
AUTO / b / d / v / c /
n
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LANDSCAPE
This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and
provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and
mountains.
flash not available
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SPORTS
This is the best mode for shooting sporting events. This mode
gives priority to faster shutter speeds.
AUTO / d / v
/
NIGHT
This is the best mode for evening and night scenes. This mode
allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter
speeds of up to 2 seconds. To prevent camera shake, always
use a tripod.
c / n / v
✽ “m”, “,”, “.” and “/” can not be selected in Macro mode.
✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.37)