82Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The <j> (10sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.1 Press the <o> button. (9)2 Select either <j> or <l>.Look at the LCD panel and turn the<5> dial to select <j> or <l>.j : 10-sec. self-timerl : 2-sec. self-timer N3 Take the picture.Focus the subject and press theshutter button completely.X The picture will be taken after theself-timer delay elapses.X You can check the self-timeroperation with the self-timer lamp,beeper, and countdown display (inseconds) on the LCD panel.X Two seconds before the picture istaken, the self-timer lamp will stay onand the beeper will sound faster.j Self-timer OperationDo not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button tostart the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.Use a tripod when using the self-timer.When starting the self-timer, look through the viewfinder or attach theeyepiece cover. (p.97)To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to <2>.When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.48) foran object at about the same distance as where you will be.The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicatingwork to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutterbutton is pressed).
