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Take the picture – Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera User Manual

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Using the Self-Timer

4

Take the picture.

z

Focus on the subject, then press the

shutter button completely.

g

To check operation, look at the self-timer

lamp, listen for beeps, or watch the

countdown in seconds on the screen.

g

Self-timer lamp blinking accelerates and

the camera beeps quickly approx. 2 sec.

before the picture is taken.

o

With <

q

>, the shooting interval may become longer under some shooting

conditions, depending on image quality, use of external flash, and other

factors.

o

<

l

> enables you to shoot without touching the camera mounted on a tripod.

This prevents camera shake if you shoot still-life or long exposures.

o

After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (

=

296) to check focus

and exposure is recommended.

o

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

=

71) on an

object at the same distance as where you will stand.

o

To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either tap the screen or press <

0

>.

o

Auto power off time may be extended when the camera is set for remote

shooting.