120Taking Photographs—Self-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Touse the self-timer:1 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on astable, level surface.2 Press the shooting mode dial lock release androtate the shooting mode dial to select(self-timer mode).Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter ReleaseIn self-timer mode, a shutter speed of is equivalent to approximately 1/3 s.c4—Self-timer ( 185)Self-timer delay can be set to 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (the default setting), or 20 s.To turn the self-timer off before a photo graph is taken, turn the mode dialto an other setting.3 Frame the photograph and focus. If autofo-cus is in effect, be sure not to block the lenswhen activating the self-timer. In single-servoautofocus ( 70), pho to graphs can only betaken if the in-focus (●) indicator appears inthe viewfinder.Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece ShutterIn exposure modes other than manual, closethe viewfinder eyepiece shutter after focusing.This prevents light entering via the viewfinderfrom interfering with exposure.4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self-timer.The self-tim er lamp will start to blink, stopping two seconds before thephoto graph is taken.
