Using The Self-Timer; Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake; Customizing The Self-Timer - Canon Ixus 285 HS 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.
● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and then choose [ ] ( = 24).
● Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
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.
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you
have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are
Still Images Movies
pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

● Follow step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 36) and choose [ ].
● Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
● Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 36) to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

1
Choose [ ].
● Following step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 36), choose [ ] and press the
[ ] button.
2
Configure the setting.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the
delay time or number of shots.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a
value, and then press the [ ] button.
● Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
● Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 36) to shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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