Pentax 16561 Operation Manual - Page 94

Taking Pictures Using the Self-timer 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 or other support when taking a picture using the self-timer. g Self-timer 3 Z 2 sec. Self-timer The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake. 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 LMH button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. Drive Mode Self-timer When the camera detects a person's face, MENU Cancel the Face Detection function is activated and OK OK the face detection frame appears. (p.70) 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114) 4 Press the shutter release button fully. When g is selected, the self-timer lamp lights. Three seconds before the picture is taken, and when Z is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later. • Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • The self-timer lamp does not light or blink in Y (Pet) mode. D92ownloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals