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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. 96).
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. 95).
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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