1061 Press the <YiQ> button.2 Select the self-timer.Press the <U> key or turn the<6> dial to select the self-timer,then press <0>.Q: 10-sec. self-timerThe remote controller can also be used (p.307).l: 2-sec. self-timer (p.142)q: 10-sec. self-timer pluscontinuous shotsPress the <V> key to set thenumber of multiple shots (2 to 10)to be taken with the self-timer.3 Take the picture.Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject,then press the shutter button completely.X You can check the self-timer operation withthe self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdowndisplay (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.X Two seconds before the picture istaken, the self-timer lamp will light upand the beeper will sound faster.j Using the Self-timerWith <q>, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged dependingon the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutterbutton, attach the eyepiece cover (p.308). If stray light enters theviewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.The <l> enables you to shoot while not touching the camera mounted on atripod. This prevents camera shake while you shoot still lifes or long exposures.After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.84) to checkfocus and exposure is recommended.When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.61) onan object at about the same distance as where you will stand.To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <YiQ> button.
