Self-Timer Operation - Canon EOS 1D Instruction Manual

j Self-timer Operation
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to
start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing the subject.
Use a tripod when using the self-timer.
Before starting the self-timer, look through the viewfinder or cover it with
the eyepiece shutter (p.103).
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to <2>.
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.83) for
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating
work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter
button is pressed).
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Press the <o> button.
1
(9)
Select either <k> or <l>.
2
Look at the top LCD panel and turn
the <5> dial to select <k> or
<l>.
k : 10-sec. self-timer
l : 2-sec. self-timer
Take the picture.
3
Focus the subject and press the
shutter button completely.
The self-timer lamp will blink, and 10
sec. or 2 sec. later, the picture will be
taken.
The lamp's blinking will become
faster two seconds before the picture
is taken.
During the self-timer operation, the
top LCD panel counts down the
seconds until the picture is taken.