Canon 1901B004, 1901B014 j Self-timerOperation, > or, Select either, 3 Take the picture, j: 10-sec. self-timer, l: 2-sec. self-timer N, 1 Press the <o> button. (9)

j Self-timer Operation

Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The <j> (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.

1 Press the <o> button. (9)

2 Select either <j> or <l>. Look at the LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select <j> or <l>.

j: 10-sec. self-timerl: 2-sec. self-timer N 3 Take the picture.

Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely.

X The picture will be taken after the self-timer delay elapses.

X You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD panel.

XTwo seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster.

Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.

Use a tripod when using the self-timer.

When starting the self-timer, look through the viewfinder or attach the eyepiece cover. (p.97)

To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to <2>. When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.48) for an object at about the same distance as where you will be.

The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed).

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