Canon EOS Rebel xsi - Manual (Page 53)

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1 Press the <Yi
Q
> button.
2
Select the self-timer.
Press the key to select the
desired self-timer, then press <0>.
Q: 10-sec. self-timer
The remote control can also be
used. (p.164)
l : 2-sec. self-timerN (p.94)
q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots
Press the key to set the
number of multiple shots (2 to 10)
to be taken with the self-timer.
3 Take the picture.
Focus the subject and 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 monitor.
X Two seconds before the picture is
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on
and the beeper will sound faster.
j Using the Self-timer
With , the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged
depending on the image-recording quality and flash.
After taking the self-timer shots, you should check the image(s) for
proper focus and exposure.
If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button,
attach the eyepiece cover (p.165). If stray light enters the viewfinder when
you press the shutter button, it may throw off the exposure.
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.46) for
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the button.
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