Canon EOS-3 manual Self-timer Operation

12. Self-timer Operation

The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. When using the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod.

1 While pressing the < > button and < > button, turn the

< > dial and set the desired self-timer delay time.

: 10-second delay : 2-second delay

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

2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. Make sure the in-focus indicator and exposure setting are displayed.

3 Press the shutter button completely. The self-timer lamp will start blinking to indicate that the self-timer has started. The lamp blinks faster during the two seconds before the picture is taken.

• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the < > switch to < >.

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.

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