Canon BP-511 - Manual (Page 81)

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Advanced Operations
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Self-timer Operation
The self-timer is convenient for group photographs. You can use it in any Basic mode or
Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.
1 Select the self-timer.
● Press the < DRIVE > button ( 6 ), and turn
the < > dial to select < >.
2 Focus on the subject.
● Make sure the focus confirmation light < ● >
and the exposure setting are displayed.
3 Take the picture.
● Press the shutter button down fully.
➡ The beeper sounds as the red-eye
reduction lamp operates, and the picture is
taken after 10 seconds.
First 8 seconds:
Slow beeps and the lamp blinks slowly.
Last 2 seconds:
Faster beeps and the lamp stays on.
➡ While the self-timer is operating, the LCD
panel shows count down.
● To cancel the self-timer, press the < DRIVE>
button.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the
self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject.
● You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus and the beep that
indicates the self-timer is operating to [ On ] or [ Off ]. (
→ 118)
● When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, lock the focus ( → 58) on an
object at about the same distance as where you will be.
● You can use the Remote Switch RS-80N3 (optional) or Timer Remote Controller
TC-80N3 (optional) to take a picture when you are away from the camera.