Using the self-timer – Canon PowerShot SX60 HS User Manual

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Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

3

Other Shooting Modes

5

Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode

6

Playback Mode

7

Wi-Fi Functions

8

Setting Menu

9

Accessories

10

Appendix

Index

4

P Mode

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

Still Images

Movies

This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you

have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are

pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.

Follow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”

(= 44) and choose [ ].

Once the setting is complete, [ ] is

displayed.

Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”

(= 44) to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

Still Images

Movies

You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).

1

Choose [ ].

Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”

(= 44), choose [ ] and press the [

]

button immediately.

2

Configure the setting.

Turn the [

] dial to choose the [Delay]

time, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose

the number of [Shots], and then press the

[ ] button.

Once the setting is complete, [ ] is

displayed.

Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”

(= 44) to shoot.

Using the Self-Timer

Still Images

Movies

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.

1

Configure the setting.

Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the

menu, and then choose [ ] (= 29).

Once the setting is complete, [ ] is

displayed.

2

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.

Once you start the self-timer, the lamp

will blink and the camera will play a self-

timer sound.

Two 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

[

] button.

To restore the original setting, choose [ ]

in step 1.

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