1241 Press the <YQi> button.X [Drive mode] will appear.2 Select the self-timer.Press the <Y> <Z> keys to selectthe self-timer, then press <0>.Q: 10-sec. self-timerThe remote controller can alsobe used (p.366).l: 2-sec. self-timer (p.85)q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shotsPress the <W> <X> keys to setthe number of multiple shots (2 to10) to be taken with the self-timer.3 Take the picture.Look through the viewfinder, focus onthe subject, then press the shutterbutton completely.X You can check the self-timeroperation with the self-timer lamp,beeper, and countdown display (inseconds) on the LCD panel.X Two sec. before the picture is taken, 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 prolongeddepending on 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.367). If stray light enters theviewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.107) to checkfocus and exposure is recommended.When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.79) on anobject at the same distance as where you will stand.To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either touch the LCD monitor orpress the <YQi> button.
