Konica Minolta dimage z5 User Manual

The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using
the camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up
photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the cam-
era during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator. Two sec-
onds self-timer is suitable for this purpose.

The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured.
The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With
auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset
to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off. In P, A, S,
and M exposure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until
changed. Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the drive
modes.

Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is
pressed (p. 22).

Continuous advance - to continuously record images when the shutter-release button is
pressed and held.

Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.

Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposures.

Progressive Capture - to continuously record 1024x768 size image at approximately
10fps. Releasing the shutter button saves the last twenty images

UHS continuous advance - to take up to twenty 1024x768 size images at approximately
10fps when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten sec-
onds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set on section 1 of the recording
menus (p. 44).

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The self-timer is counted down on the monitor. During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the
front of the camera (3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds
before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the
shutter fires. To stop the countdown, slide the zoom lever to the left or right. The self-timer drive
mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in sec-
tion 3 of the setup menu (p. 99). The self-timer delay can be changed to two seconds in section 4 of
the setup menu (p. 101).

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the
subject is within the focus frames. Press the shutter-
release button partway down to lock the exposure and
focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to begin the countdown (2). 

Because focus and exposure are determined when the
shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of
the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm
the focus with the focus signals before beginning the
countdown (p. 25).

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