Shooting options 37Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting.3 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.• The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The cameraautomatically takes a photo at the specified time.• Press [Shutter] or [ ] to cancel the timer.• Depending on the face detection option you have selected, the timerfunction or some timer options may not be available.• When you set Continuous, Motion Capture, or AEB options, youcannot use the timer function.1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].Off2 Select an option.Option DescriptionOff: The timer is not active.10 Sec: Takes a photo in 10 seconds.2 Sec: Takes a photo in 2 seconds.Double: Takes a photo in 10 seconds, and then takesanother 2 seconds later.Motion Timer: Detects the movements of the subject6 seconds after pressing the shutter and takes a photowhen the subject stops moving. (p. 38)The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
