871 Press the <Yij> button.2 Select the self-timer.Press the <U> key or turn the<6> dial to select the desired self-timer, then press <0>.j : 10-sec. self-timerl : 2-sec. self-timerNq : 10-sec. self-timer pluscontinuous shotsPress the <V> key to setthe number of continuousshots (2 to 10) to be takenwith the self-timer.3 Take the picture.Look through the viewfinder, focusthe subject, then press the shutterbutton 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 stay onand the beeper will sound faster.j Using the Self-timerWith <q>, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending onthe shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure (p.70).If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutterbutton, attach the eyepiece cover (p.229). If stray light enters theviewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.52) onan object at about the same distance as where you will stand.To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <Yij> button. To cancel theself-timer during Live View shooting, set the power switch to <2>.COPY
