1031 Press the <Yij> button.2 Select the self-timer. Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the<6> dial to select the self-timer,then press <0>.j : Shoot in approx. 10 sec.l: Shoot in approx. 2 sec.Nq: Take the set number of shotscontinuously in approx. 10 sec.Press the <W> <X> keysto set the number ofmultiple shots (2 to 10) tobe taken with the self-timer.3 Take the picture. Look through the viewfinder, focus onthe subject, then press the shutterbutton completely. You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp,beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor. 2 sec. before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will light up andthe beeper will sound faster.j Using the Self-timer With <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.271). 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.83) to checkfocus and exposure is recommended. When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.61) on anobject at the same distance as where you will stand. To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <Yij> button.
