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Recording
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes:
1
Press 2 [ë].
2
Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
• If you use the zoom, the lens barrel will be extended or retracted. This may cause the camera to tilt.
We recommend fixing the camera on a tripod or other support.
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– In Self Shot Mode
(When taking pictures in Self Shot Mode, you can set the Self-timer in [Countdown]. (P48))
– When recording motion pictures
Settings Description of settings
[]([10sec.]) Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
[]([2sec.])
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
• When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
j
3
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
• The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).