Canon EOS 5DS R Instruction Manual - Page 144

j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. 1 Press the button. (9) 2 Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the dial. Q : 10-sec. self-timer k : 2-sec. self-timer 3 Take the picture. Look through the viewfinder, focus on the subject, then press the shutter button completely. X You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD panel. X 2 sec. before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will light up and the beeper will sound faster. If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover (p.236). If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure. The enables you to shoot while not touching the camera mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera shake when you shoot still lifes or long exposures. After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.320) to check focus and exposure is recommended. When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.83) on an object at the same distance as where you will stand. To cancel the self-timer, press the button. 144