Panasonic

Recording Using the Self-timer

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  1. Set the drive mode dial to [icon_self-shutter].

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  1. Set the Self-Timer time. (character_referenceSetting the Self-timer Time)

bullet02When recording videos, set [Self Timer For Video] in [Self Timer Setting] of the [Video] ([Others (Video)]) menu to [ON].

  1. Close the menu.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button halfway.

  1. Decide on the composition and then adjust the focus.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button halfway.

bullet02The focus and exposure are fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

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  1. Start recording.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button (A) or video rec. button (B).

character_bullet-largeAfter the self-timer light blinks, recording starts.

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character_diamondSetting the Self-timer Time

When taking pictures

button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_picture] character_arrow [icon_photo-other] character_arrow Select [Self Timer]

When recording videos

button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_movie] character_arrow [icon_video-other] character_arrow Select [Self Timer Setting]

[Self Timer]character_asterisk1

[icon_self-timer2]/[icon_self-timer3]/[icon_self-timer1]/[icon_self-timer-custom] etc. (Custom)

[icon_self-timer2]: Takes a picture after 10 seconds.

[icon_self-timer3]: Takes 3 pictures at approx. 2 second intervals after 10 seconds.

(When recording video, it will be the same operation with [icon_self-timer2].)

[icon_self-timer1]: Takes a picture after 2 seconds.

This setting is a convenient way to avoid camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

[icon_self-timer-custom] etc. (Custom): Records after the number of seconds registered in [Custom Time].

[SET]

[Custom Time] ([2SEC] to [10SEC])

[Display Countdown] ([ON]/[OFF])

[Display Countdown]: Sets whether or not to display the count down on the recording screen when [Self Timer] is set to custom.

[Self Timer For Video]character_asterisk1

[ON]character_asterisk1/[OFF]character_asterisk1

Sets whether or not to enable self timer during video recording.

  1. It will only be displayed when [Self Timer Setting] of the [Video] ([Others (Video)]) menu is selected.


bullet02We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

bullet02When the following functions are being used, [icon_self-timer3] is not available:

– [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] ([Filter Settings])

– [Bracketing]

– [Multiple Exposure]