Using The Self-Timer - Canon PowerShot S120 User Manual

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.
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Press the <m> button, choose [
in the menu, and then choose the []]
option
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Once the setting is complete, []] is
displayed.
2
Shoot.
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For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
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For Movies: Press the movie button.
Still Images Movies
]
(= 24).
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Once you start the self-timer, the lamp
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
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Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
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To cancel shooting after you have
triggered the self-timer, press the
<n> button.
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To restore the original setting, choose
[
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake
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.
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Follow step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
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Once the setting is complete, [[] is
displayed.
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Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
(=
] in step 1.
Still Images Movies
38) and choose [[].
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Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting
Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and
C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
38