Canon D20, 6145B001 Using the Self-Timer, Common, Convenient Features

Common, Convenient Features

Still Images Movies

Using the Self-Timer

With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.

Configure the setting.

Press the mbutton, choose in the menu, and then choose the ] option (p. 41).

XOnce the setting is complete, ]is displayed.

Shoot.

For Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down.

For Movies: Press the movie button.

XOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound.

XTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.)

To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the nbutton.

To restore the original setting, choose in step 1.

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