Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake; Customizing The Self-Timer; Continuous Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX730 HS User Manual

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.
● Follow step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 43) and choose [ ].
● Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
● Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 43) to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).
1
Choose [ ].
● Following step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 43), choose [ ] and press the
[ ] button.
2
Configure the setting.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the
delay time or number of shots.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial to choose a value, and then press the
[ ] button.
● Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
displayed.
● Follow step 2 in "Using the Self-Timer"
( = 43) to shoot.
Still Images Movies

Continuous Shooting

Still Images Movies
In [
continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Shooting" ( = 182).
● For movies recorded using the self-timer, recording begins after
your specified delay time, but specifying the number of shots has
no effect.
● When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and color tone
are determined by the first shot. More time is required between
shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take
many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory
card becomes full.
● When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds
before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed
up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.)
Still Images
] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot
1
Configure the setting.
● Press the [ ] button, choose [
menu, and then choose [
● Once the setting is complete, [
displayed.
2
Shoot.
● Hold the shutter button all the way down
to shoot continuously.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Movies
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
] in the
Appendix
] ( = 28).
] is
Index
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