3 Advanced Operations85Self-timer OperationThe self-timer is convenient for group photographs. You can use it in any Easy Shooting modeor Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.1 Select the self-timer. Press the 〈DRIVE〉 button ( ), and turnthe 〈 〉 dial to select 〈 〉.2 Focus on the subject. Make sure the in-focus indicator 〈〉 andthe exposure setting are displayed.3 Take the picture. Press the shutter button down fully.The beep sounds as the red-eye reductionlamp operates, and the picture is takenafter 10 seconds.First 8 seconds:Slow beeps and the lamp blinks slowly.Last 2 seconds:Faster beeps and the lamp stays on.While the self-timer is operating, the LCDpanel shows the number of secondsremaining until the picture is taken. To cancel the self-timer, press the 〈DRIVE〉button.6 You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus and the beep thatindicates the self-timer is operating to On or Off. (120) When using the self-timer to photograph only yourself, lock the focus (62) onan object at about the same distance as where you will be. You can use the Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) or Timer RemoteController TC-80N3 (sold separately) to take a picture when you are away fromthe camera.Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start theself-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject.
