Canon PowerShot SX30 IS PowerShot SX30 IS Camera User Guide - Page 61

Using the Self-Timer

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Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò, then press the m button. X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks and the self-timer sound plays. X Two seconds before the shutter releases, the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). ● To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the p button. ● To restore the original setting, choose in Step 2. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 81). 61

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The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the
photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
Press the
p
button.
Choose
Ò
.
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial
to choose
Ò
, then press the
m
button.
X
Once set,
Ò
will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
on the subject, then press it fully.
X
When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks
and the self-timer sound plays.
X
Two seconds before the shutter releases,
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).
To cancel shooting with the timer after
countdown has started, press the
p
button.
To restore the original setting, choose
in Step 2.
Using the Self-Timer
You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 81).