Using the Self-timer (EOS M)

Last Updated : 23-Aug-2012
Issue Number : 8201598300

The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.

1. Set the power to <ON>.

2. Press <

/

> button.

3. Tap the self-timer.

: 10-sec. self-timer. The remote controller can also be used.

: 2-sec. self-timer

: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots. Press <Main Dial> to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.

4. Focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.

You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer/AF-assist beam, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer/AF-assist beam will light up and the beeper will sound faster.

To cancel the self-timer shooting:

Press the <

/

> button or set the power to <OFF>.

(To cancel the self-timer setting, press the <

/

> button and tap [

] or [

].)

CAUTION

With [ ], the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the imagerecording quality or flash.
When you use a Creative Filter and shoot, even if you set the drive mode
to [ ] (Self-timer: Continuous), single shooting will take effect.

NOTE

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.