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Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode

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Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode When the self-timer is used, the camera will not take a picture until either three or ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The three-second timer prevents pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. This feature is most useful when taking low-light or close-up shots with the flash turned off. The ten-second timer is generally used for pictures in which you wish to appear yourself, giving you time to position yourself in front of the camera after pressing the shutter-release button. To use the self-timer: 1 Position the camera Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface. 2 Select a self-timer mode Press the button repeatedly until the self-timer icon ( ) is displayed. The macro close-up icon ( ) will also be displayed to indicate that macro close-up pictures can also be taken. Self-timer and macro closeup icons displayed in control panel and monitor or viewfinder Press 58

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Taking Pictures : The Details—Using the Camera Contr
ols (All User Sets)
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Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode
When the self-timer is used, the camera will not take a picture until either three
or ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The three-second
timer prevents pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs
when the shutter-release button is pressed. This feature is most useful when
taking low-light or close-up shots with the flash turned off. The ten-second
timer is generally used for pictures in which you wish to appear yourself, giv-
ing you time to position yourself in front of the camera after pressing the shut-
ter-release button.
To use the self-timer:
1
Position the camera
Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable
surface.
2
Select a self-timer mode
Press the
button repeatedly until the self-timer icon (
) is displayed.
The macro close-up icon (
) will also be displayed to indicate that macro
close-up pictures can also be taken.
Self-timer and macro close-
up icons displayed in con-
trol panel and monitor or
viewfinder
Press