Using the Self-Timer

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer of 2500 is easier to use than that of the 950, 990, 995, 4500 and 5000. To use the self-timer, follow the steps below:

  1. In the shooting mode, press the up arrow of the multi-selector to display the self-timer menu as shown below:

    This menu will appear briefly (i.e., 2 second). Therefore, if it disappears before you can act, just press the up arrow of the multi-selector again.

  2. Use the up arrow to highlight the On item. Once On is highlighted, the self-timer icon appear in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor (below left). Then, use the right arrow to select this item. The self-timer icon will stay on the LCD monitor, indicating that self-timer has been activated (below right).

        

    If you change your mind, you can press the up arrow of the multi-selector and select Off to de-activate the self-timer.

  3. When you press the shutter-release button, the self-timer starts count-down (left below) and the self-timer lamp flashes (below right). The self-timer stays on in the final second as a warning signal. After ten seconds, the camera will focus and take a photo. After a photo is taken, the self-timer is off and must be activated again.

        

As pointed out above, the camera does not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Instead, it focuses after ten seconds. Moreover, the camera focuses on the closest subject. Because of these facts, a few important issues must be kept in mind when using self-timer: