Digital Still Camera DSC-WX500

Self-timer

Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.

  1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer].
  2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.

Menu item details

Self-timer: 10 Sec:
Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again.

Self-timer: 5 Sec:
Sets the 5-second delay self-timer.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 5 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again.

Self-timer: 2 Sec:
Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

Hint

  • Press the / button of the control wheel to end the self-timer.
  • Press the / button and select (Single Shooting) of the control wheel to cancel the self-timer.

Note

  • The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations:
    • The shooting mode is set to [iSweep Panorama].
    • [Adv.Sports Shooting] in [Scene Selection]
    • [Smile Shutter]
Go to Page Top