Using The Self-Timer; Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS User Manual

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The camera does not zoom out automatically while [
displayed around a detected face, even if you move the camera.
When the feature described in "Zooming Automatically According
to the Movement of the Subject (Auto Zoom)" is deactivated,
[
] is displayed around a detected face, and the camera
automatically zooms out when moved.
Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
To deactivate this feature and use only the feature described in
"Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size", choose MENU
( = 29) > [
] tab > [
Auto Settings] > [Seek Assist] > [Off].

Using the Self-Timer

With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other
timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the
shutter button.
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and then choose [ ] ( = 28).
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
] is
Still Images
Movies
As this option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you
have pressed the shutter button, if the camera is unsteady while you are
pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
2
Shoot.
For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
For Movies: Press the movie button.
Once you start the self-timer, the lamp
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
To cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
[
] button.
To restore the original setting, choose [ ]
in step 1.

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

Follow step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 43) and choose [ ].
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 43) to shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Still Images
Movies
8
9
10
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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