Olympus E-PL1 - Manual (Page 30)

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Basic photography and useful functions
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Sequential shooting/using the self timer
The camera will take photos at a rate of about 3 frames per second (fps) while
the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be
used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is
mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place.
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Press the j Y button (G) to display the
direct menu.
o j Y12s Y2s P
SINGLE
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Select an option using HI and press i.
o Single-frame shooting
Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is
pressed (normal shooting mode).
j Sequential shooting
Shoots at approximately 3 frames/sec. for as
long as the shutter button is pressed (S-AF or MF
selected for [AF MODE] (P. 44)).
Y12s Self-timer 12 SEC
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest
of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-
timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds,
then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the
picture is taken.
Y2s Self-timer 2 SEC
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest
of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer
lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then
the picture is taken.
$ Notes
To cancel the activated self-timer, press the j Y button.
During sequential shooting, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the
fi rst frame (during S-AF, MF).
# Caution
During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the
camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card.
The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power
remains.
Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway when using
the self-timer, the photograph may be out of focus.
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