63Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorShooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten or twoseconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful whenyou want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid theeffects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reductionin the setup menu (A100) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.2 Use the multi selector to select n10s or n2sand press the k button.• n10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.• n2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake.• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scenemode, Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A48).The self-timer n10s and n 2s are not available.• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.• Set the focus and exposure.4 Press the shutter-release button all theway.• The self-timer starts, and the number ofseconds remaining before the shutter isreleased is displayed. The self-timer lampflashes while the timer is counting down.About one second before the shutter isreleased, the lamp stops flashing and remainslit.• When the shutter is released, the self-timerturns OFF.• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,press the shutter-release button again.Self-timer99
