Canon EOS 50E - Manual (Page 62)

V. other Features
The AF-assist beam emitter also flashes at
the same rate
If the Custom Function has been set to
silence the beeper, the beeper does not
sound during the self-timer operation See
page 78.
The selt-timer display on the LCD panel
counts down in seconds.
If the self-timer is used with the built-in
flash and red-eye reduction (page 66), the
camera's red-eye reduction lamp lights two
seconds before the shutter is released
ra Q • If Eye-Controlled Autofocus Is used with the self-timer, look at the desired
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focusing point and press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press
completely to start the self-timer.
• Look through the viewfinder eyepiece when you press the shutter button to
start the self-timer. If you cannot keep your eye on the eyepiece when you
press the shutter button, remove the eyecup and slip on the eyepiece
cover (provided on the neck strap) on the eyepiece before starting the self-
timer This is to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder and
throwing off the exposure reading.
• If you start the self-timer while standing in front of the camera, the focus
may be thrown off.
• To cancel the self-timer countdown, press the self-timer button.
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