Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - Manual (Page 36)

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Setting the Self-timer
This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the
mode dial to one of the photography modes.
2. Toggle the button to select the setting.
Each press of the button moves the
icon one step through the sequence
and displays it on the screen.
For the [ ] movie mode and burst mode ([Continuous] and [Auto Exp.]):
3. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press
it down fully.
The self-timer LED flashes and the image will be captured after the
preset time has elapsed.
The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor.
To cancel the self-timer during operation, press the SET button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:
Self-timer mode Description
[ s ] 10 sec.
The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
[ s ] 2 sec.
The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured.
Use of the [
s ] self-timer setting is effective in preventing motion-
blur that can result when the shutter button is pressed at long
exposure times. Use this mode and a tripod for best results.
s s
s s