30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibrationreduction (A 103) off when using a tripod.1 Press n (self-timer).The self-timer menu is displayed.2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10 s or2 s and press k.10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions(such as weddings)2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shakeThe mode selected for self-timer is displayed.If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will becancelled.3 Frame the picture and press theshutter-release button halfway.Focus and exposure will be set.4 Press the shutter-release button therest of the way down.The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp willblink. The lamp stops blinking one secondbefore the photograph is taken and remains lituntil the shutter is released.The number of seconds remaining before theshutter is released is displayed in the monitor.To stop the timer before a picture is taken, pressthe shutter-release button again.2s10sSelf-timerF2.7F2.71/601/60 F2.71/60F2.7F2.71/601/60 F2.71/6099
