Using the Self-timer (EOS M)

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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 [ ].)

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.

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.

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