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Self-timer operation – Canon BP-511 User Manual

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Advanced Operations

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Self-timer Operation

The self-timer is convenient for group photographs. You can use it in any Basic mode or
Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.

1

Select the self-timer.

Press the < DRIVE > button (

6

), and turn

the <

> dial to select <

>.

2

Focus on the subject.

Make sure the focus confirmation light <

>

and the exposure setting are displayed.

3

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button down fully.

The beeper sounds as the red-eye
reduction lamp operates, and the picture is
taken after 10 seconds.
First 8 seconds:
Slow beeps and the lamp blinks slowly.
Last 2 seconds:
Faster beeps and the lamp stays on.

While the self-timer is operating, the LCD
panel shows count down.

To cancel the self-timer, press the < DRIVE>
button.

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.

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 ]. (

118)

When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, lock the focus (

58) on an

object at about the same distance as where you will be.

You can use the Remote Switch RS-80N3 (optional) or Timer Remote Controller
TC-80N3 (optional) to take a picture when you are away from the camera.