The camera can be set to release the shutter automatically.
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the ⋖⋗ button to display the menu screen, and then touch
.
3. Touch [10 sec. Self-Timer: ].
4. [ ] will be displayed on the screen when the setting has been completed.
5. Shoot.
Caution
The self-timer function that can be used are limited in the following modes.
Self-timer Settings | Shooting Mode | ||||||||
[Delay]*1 | |||||||||
[Shots]*2 |
: Selectable
: Not selectable
*1: Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots.
*2: One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots.
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
1. Follow step 3 in "Using the Self-Timer" and choose [ ].
2. Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
3. Follow step 5 in "Using the Self-Timer" to shoot.
Customizing the Self-Timer
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).
1. Follow step 3 in "Using the Self-Timer" and choose [ ].
2. Press the ⋖INFO.⋗ button.
Caution
You can also touch [INFO.] on the camera’s LCD screen to perform the same operation.
3. Set the time or number of shots.
4. Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed.
5. Follow step 5 in "Using the Self-Timer" to shoot.
Caution
Caution