Self-Timer Operation - Canon EOS-3 Instructions Manual

12. Self-timer Operation

The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. When
using the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod.
The 2-second delay is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent
camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed).
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the
self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
1 While pressing the <
button and <
< > dial and set the desired
self-timer delay time.
2
Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button halfway.
Make sure the in-focus indicator
and exposure
displayed.
Press the
3
completely. The self-timer lamp will
start blinking to indicate that the
self-timer has started. The lamp
blinks faster during the two
seconds before the picture is
taken.
• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set
the < > switch to <
> button, turn the
: 10-second delay
: 2-second delay
setting are
shutter button
>.
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