Reference Manual (complete instructions)

Shooting Features

Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter few seconds after

you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A150) to Off in the setup menu

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select the desired self-timer mode, and

press the k button.

• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions,

such as weddings.

• n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.

• r5s (5 seconds): Use to take self-portraits.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k

button, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release)

(A40) and r5s (self-portrait timer) are displayed.

• When the shooting mode is Smart portrait scene mode, a (smile timer) or n

(self-collage) can also be selected (A49, 47).

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

4 Press the shutter-release button

all the way down.

• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp

flashes and then glows steadily about

one second before the shutter is

released.

• When the shutter is released, the self-

timer is set to k.

• To stop the countdown, press the

shutter-release button again.

C Self-timer Focus and Exposure

Depending on the setting, timing to set focus and exposure is different.

• n10s / n2s: Focus and exposure are set when the button is pressed halfway in step 3.

• r5s: Focus and exposure are set just before the shutter is released.

Self-timer