Solution
The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.
1. Set the power to ⋖ON⋗.
2. Press ⋖/
⋗ button.
3. Tap the self-timer.
: 10-sec. self-timer. The remote controller can also be used.
: 2-sec. self-timer
: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots. Press ⋖Main Dial⋗ to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.
4. Focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer/AF-assist beam, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer/AF-assist beam will light up and the beeper will sound faster.
To cancel the self-timer shooting:
Press the ⋖/
⋗ button or set the power to ⋖OFF⋗.
(To cancel the self-timer setting, press the ⋖/
⋗ button and tap [
] or [
].)
Caution
With [
], the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the imagerecording quality or flash.
When you use a Creative Filter and shoot, even if you set the drive mode
to [
] (Self-timer: Continuous), single shooting will take effect.
Caution
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image to check focus and exposure is recommended.
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock on an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.