Using The Self-Timer - Canon PowerShot SX50 HS User Manual

Common, Convenient Features
• The zoom factor cannot be adjusted by pressing the <
(= 5 6) while you are holding down the <
• Changing the composition of the shot significantly or making other
adjustments may reduce the effectiveness of image stabilization.
In this case, [
< > button, compose the shot, and then press it again.
• Correct movie shooting is not possible if you start shooting a
movie while holding down the <
composition may be changed as the level of image stabilization
changes.
•
Although no image stabilization icon is shown while you are holding down
the < > button, optimal image stabilization will be applied when you press
the shutter button halfway.
• To fine-tune the size of subjects gradually, move the zoom lever while
holding down the <

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.
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] will be shown in gray. If this occurs, release the
> button.
1
Configure the setting.
z z Press the <r> button, choose []] (either
press the <q><r> buttons or turn the
<5> dial), and then press the <m>
button.
X X Once the setting is complete, []] is
displayed.
2
Shoot.
z z For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
z z For Movies: Press the movie button.
> button.
> button, because the shot
Still Images
> button
Movies