53ttMore on PhotographyThe self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 158) can beused to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The followingoptions are available:1 Mount the camera on a tripod.Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-ble, level surface.2 Display self-timer options.Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesOffSelf-timer and remote control off. The shutter isreleased when the camera shutter-release button ispressed.c 10 s The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after theshutter-release button is pressed all the way down.Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s forself-portraits.b 5 sa 2 s" DelayedremoteThe shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-releasebutton on the optional ML-L3 remote control ispressed.# Quick-responseremoteThe shutter is released when the shutter-release but-ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.A Before Using the Remote ControlBefore using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-tic battery-insulator sheet.Press 4 (E) to display self-timeroptions.