Canon EOS 80D - Manual (Page 132)

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.
1
Press the <R> button ( 9 ) .
2
Select the self-timer.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> or <5> dial to select the
self-timer delay.
Q
: Shoot in approx. 10 sec.
k : Shoot in approx. 2 sec.
3
Take the picture.
 Look through the viewfinder, focus on
the subject, then press the shutter
button completely.
X You can check the self-timer
operation with the self-timer lamp,
beeper, and countdown display (in
seconds) on the LCD panel.
X 2 sec. before the picture is taken, the
self-timer lamp will light up and the
beeper will sound faster.
j
Using the Self-timer
If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button,
attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when the
picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
 The <k> enables you to shoot while not touching the camera
mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera vibration blur when you shoot
still lifes or long exposures.
 After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.216) to check
focus and exposure is recommended.
 When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.75) on an
object at the same distance as where you will stand.
 To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either touch the LCD monitor or
press the <R> button.