Shooting Still Images Using Only the Camera with the Self-timer Function

This section explains the shooting method using the self-timer function.

Necessary preparations

2. Press the mode button to select the still image shooting mode.

appears on the OLED panel.

3. Press the Fn button to turn the self-timer function on.

The camera status lamp lights green, and

appears on the OLED panel.

4. Place the camera.

5. Press the shutter button to start the self-timer.

Countdown starts and shooting is performed 5 seconds later.

During countdown, the camera status lamp flashes green and the countdown sound is heard. Also, the remaining time is displayed on the OLED panel.
(When the remaining time is less than 2 seconds, flashing of the lamp becomes quicker. When flashing becomes quicker, the countdown sound interval also becomes shorter.)

Note

  • Images saved in the internal memory of the camera can be viewed on a smartphone or computer.
  • Images saved in the internal memory of the camera can be deleted using the basic app for smartphone.
  • The default countdown time is 5 seconds. The countdown time can be changed to 2 seconds or 10 seconds using the basic app for smartphone.
  • If the shutter button is pressed during countdown, shooting can be performed immediately.
    (The self-timer is canceled.)
  • To cancel the self-timer, press the Fn button or mode button.
    (If the remaining countdown time is less than 2 seconds, the self-timer cannot be canceled.)
  • The countdown sound volume is linked to the shutter sound volume.
    (When the shutter sound is off, the countdown sound is off either.)
  • The date and time of the camera are synchronized with the smartphone or computer when the camera is connected to the basic app.

Caution

Orientation information may not be recorded correctly if the camera is tilted when shooting.

Supplementary Information