Using The Self-Timer; Button - Canon EOS Rebel Ti SERIES Instructions Manual

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture. It can be
used in Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You should use a tripod.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so
will throw off the focus.
• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <
• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the
focus (→page 33) on an object at the same distance where you will be in
the picture.
1
Show the <
panel.
•
Press the <
display the <
•
To cancel the self-timer, press the
< > button again or turn the
Command Dial to <
2 Take the picture.
•
The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the <
mode on page 22.
•
Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button fully to start
the self-timer.
When you press the shutter button
fully, the beeper will sound and the
picture will be taken 10 sec. later.
During the first 8 sec., the beeper
beeps slowly and the self-timer lamp
blinks slowly.
During the final 2 sec., the beeper
beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp
blinks quickly.
Also, the self-timer display on the
LCD panel counts down in seconds.
> icon on the LCD
> button to
> icon.
>.
> Full Auto
> button again.
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