Canon A-1 - Manual (Page 118)

Self-Timer
The self-timer is usually used either so that
you can include yourself in a picture or as an
iilternative to a cable release for the softest
possible shutter release in delicate photogra­
phy, such as photomacrography and pho­
tomicrography, or on other occasions when
long exposures are necessary. Tliis particular
self-timer allows a time-lag of cither two or
ten seconds.
To use the self-timer, first make sure the
film is wound and that the shutter speed is
not at “B”. If the film is not wound, the
self-timer will act, but the shutter will not.
The self-timer will not function normally at
“B”. Now set the main switch to 2 or 10.
Focus and compose your picture. You may
press the exposure preview switch to check
the
exposure. However, remember that,,
since the A-1 is designed to reflect any
last-second changes in exposure when in an
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