Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)

The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient functions for taking group photos.
The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

Memo

When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended.

Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer

Open the LCD monitor.

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Check if the recording mode is PHOTO .

If the mode is MOVIE video, tap MOVIE on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap PHOTO to switch the mode to still image.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap Image Play

The top menu appears.

Tap “RECORD SETTING”.

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Tap Cursor_Right on the lower right of the screen.

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Tap “SELF-TIMER”.

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Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”.

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Set the focus on the subject.

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When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.

Take a still image.

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A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.

To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.

Using the Face Detection Self-timer

Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is performed three seconds after another person enters the frame.
This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the group photo.

Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.

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The still image mode icon appears.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap Image Play

The top menu appears.

Tap “RECORD SETTING”.

C3B TOP MENU(PLAY)(Wi-Fi)

Tap Cursor_Right on the lower right of the screen.

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Tap “SELF-TIMER”.

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Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Tap “FACE DETECTION”.

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After making sure that everyone is facing the camera, press the SNAPSHOT button.

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Frames appear around the faces of the subjects.

Pressing the SNAPSHOT button again starts the 10-second self-timer.

The photographer enters the frame.

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The shutter is released 3 seconds after the photographer enters the frame.

To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.

Memo

The “FACE DETECTION” function may fail to detect faces depending on the shooting environment.