Pentax T30 Camcorder User Manual


 
Taking Pictures
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Taking Pictures
In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.
1 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor.
The [Capture Toolbar] appears.
2 Touch the Drive Mode. (e.g. 9).
The icon of the currently selected Drive Mode appears on the [Capture
Toolbar].
The Drive Mode screen appears.
3 Touch the Self-timer Mode. (e.g.
g).
On the Drive Mode screen, the icon of
the currently selected self-timer mode
appears in place of the g icon.
The g and Z icons appear on the LCD
monitor.
The self-timer options can be switched at
any time by touching the g or Z icon.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
A countdown of the time until the picture is taken appears on the LCD
monitor, and the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed.
Memo
Pressing the shutter release button halfway during the countdown cancels the
countdown. Press the shutter release button fully to restart the countdown.
Using the Self-timer
g
This mode lets you be included in a group picture. The picture is taken about
ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Z
This mode smoothly releases the shutter without shaking the camera. The
picture is taken about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
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