130Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.1 Press the <R> button (9).2 Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel, turnthe <6> or <5> dial to select theself-timer delay.Q : Shoot in approx. 10 sec.k : Shoot in approx. 2 sec.3 Take the picture. Look through the viewfinder, focus onthe subject, then press the shutterbutton completely. You can check the self-timeroperation with the self-timer lamp,beeper, and countdown display (inseconds) on the LCD panel. 2 sec. before the picture is taken, theself-timer lamp will light up and thebeeper will sound faster.j Using the Self-timerIf you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button,attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when thepicture is taken, it may throw off the exposure. The <k> enables you to shoot while not touching the cameramounted on a tripod. This prevents camera vibration blur when you shootstill lifes or long exposures. After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.216) to checkfocus and exposure is recommended. When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.75) 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 <R> button.
