Canon PowerShot SX230 HS PowerShot SX230 HS / SX220 HS Camera User Guide - Page 59

Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose Î. X Once set, Î will appear on the screen. z Follow Step 3 on p. 58 to shoot. Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose $, then press the n button immediately. Choose the settings. z Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. X Once set, $ will appear on the screen. z Follow Step 3 on p. 58 to shoot. What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. • If the memory card fills, shooting stops automatically. When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). 59