Self-Timer Operation - Canon EOS-1DS Mark III Instruction Manual

® Self-timer Operation
4_ Press the <AFoDRIVE> button.
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_ Select either <_jo> or <5_)2>.
_ Look at the top LCD panel and turn
the <@> dial to select <®_o> or
<_2>.
5_} 1° : lO-sec, seJf4imer
® 2 : 2-see. self-timer
;5 Take the picture.
_ Focus the subject and press the
shutter button completely.
_y,,The self4imer lamp will blink, and 10
sec. or 2 sec. later, the picture will be
taken.
_y,,During the self-timer operation, the
top LCD panel counts down the
seconds until the picture is taken.
t_- The lamp's blinking will become
faster two seconds before the picture
is taken.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter ou[[on [o
start the self-timer. Doing so prevents [he camera from focusing the subject.
Use a tripod when using me self-timer
Before starting the self-timer, look through the viewfinder or cover it with
[he eyepiece shutter _p.103),
To cance_ the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to <OFF>
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.83) for
an objec-[ at aoout me same distance as wnere you will De.
The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duphcatmg
work to prevent camera shake _camera movement while the shutter
button is pressed?.
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