Using the Self-timer

#Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time

With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. In addition, you can set the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer).

1. Press the button to display or .
   
   
   • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the selftimer lamp will blink.
   • When the self-timer is set to ( ), the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully.
   • With the (Custom Timer) option, the specified number of shots are taken after the specified delay when the shutter button is pressed fully.
     
     
   
   
   

To Cancel the Self-Timer

Press the button to display .

Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time

1. In the (Rec.) menu, select [Self-timer].
   
   
   
   

• The display will return to the shooting screen.
• When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates.
• When is selected, the self-timer sounds at the same time as the shutter button is pressed. The shutter activates in 2 seconds.
  
  

Changing the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer).

1. Use the or button to select and press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Setting the delay time and number of shots.
   
   
   • Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots].
   • Use the or button to change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, or 30 sec.) or number of shots (1-10).
     
     
     
     
     
     
3. Press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
   
   
   
4. Press the <MENU> button.
   
   

• The display will return to the shooting screen.
• If the number of shots is set to 2 or more, the exposure and white balance settings are locked after the first shot. Shooting will cease if the SD card becomes full.
• Between shots the self-timer lamp will flash and the self-timer sound will play as follows. If multiple shots are selected, the self-timer sound will play for the first shot only:
  
  • 0 seconds: no self-timer sound
  • 1 second: no self-timer sound, but the camera beeps
  • 2-10 seconds: self-timer sound starts to play 2 seconds before the shutter releases
    
    

The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu. The option cannot be set in the Stitch Assist or movie mode or in a My Colors mode. The following may occur when the Shots category is set to 2 or more. - if the memory is full, the interval between shots may lengthen. - if the flash is firing, the interval between shots may lengthen to allow the flash to recharge.