Canon EOS Elan II EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 62

V. Other Features • The AF-assist beam emitter also flashes at • The self-timer display on the LCD panel the same rate. counts down in seconds. L._ 250 def .4 • If the Custom Function has been set to silence the beeper, the beeper does not sound during the self-timer operation. See page 78. • If the self-timer is used with the built-in flash and red-eye reduction (page 66), the camera's red-eye reduction lamp lights two seconds before the shutter is released. • The wireless remote control unit can be used during self-timer operation. El • If Eye-Controlled Autofocus is used with the self-timer, look at the desired focusing point and press the shutter button halfway to focus. then press completely to start the self-timer. • Look through the viewfinder eyepiece when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. If you cannot keep your eye on the eyepiece when you press the shutter button, remove the eyecup and slip on the eyepiece cover (provided on the neck strap) on the eyepiece before starting the selftimer. This is to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder and throwing off the exposure reading. • If you start the self-timer while standing in front of the camera, the focus may be thrown off. • To cancel the self-timer countdown, press the self-timer button. 62