Using the Self-timer (EOS REBEL SL1 / EOS 100D)
21-Mar-2013
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Solution
NOTE
Icons used on this page:
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]: Shooting tab 1 / <
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>: Cross keys / <
>: Setting button
]: Shooting tab 1 / <><>: Cross keys / <>: Setting button*The icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.
The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.
1. Set the camera's power switch to <ON>.
2. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen.
3. Press the <> keys to select the [ ] tab. Press the <
> keys to select [Drive/
> keys to select the [ ] tab. Press the <
> keys to select [Drive/self-tmr], then press <>.
>.
4. Press the <> keys to select the self-timer, then press <>.
> keys to select the self-timer, then press <>.
: 10-sec. self-timer. The remote controller can also be used.
: 2-sec. self-timer.
: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots. After selecting , press the <> keys to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.4. Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
- You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
- Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will light up and the beeper will sound faster.
IMPORTANT
- With [ ] the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.
- If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
NOTE
- The [
] enables you to shoot while not touching the camera mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera shake while you shoot still lifes or bulb exposures. - After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image to check focus and exposure is recommended.
- When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock on an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
- To cancel the self-timer, either touch the LCD monitor or press <>.