Canon EOS 10D - Manual (Page 78)

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Using the Eyepiece Cover
Self-timer Operation / Using the Eyepiece Cover
Shoot.
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Press the shutter button fully.
s The self-timer lamp will start blinking and the
beeper will sound to indicate that the self-timer is
operating.
s After about 10 sec., the image will be captured.
During the first 8 sec., the lamp blinks and the
beeper beeps slowly.
During the final 2 sec., the lamp stays lit and the
beeper beeps faster.
s During the self-timer operation, the LCD panel
counts down the seconds until the image is captured.
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To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the
<
> button.
3
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.
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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]. (
→p.140)
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When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, lock the focus (
→p.65) on an object
at about the same distance as where you will be.
During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder
eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is
captured. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (attached to the neck strap) to cover the
eyepiece.
Remove the eyecup.
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Grasp both sides of the eyecup and slide it up to
remove.
1
Attach the eyepiece cover.
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Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepiece
groove to attach it.
2