Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-
timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.

Press the <R> button. 

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Select <j>.

 

While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the <6> dial to select <j>.

 

Look in the viewfinder and press the 
shutter button halfway to check that 
the focus confirmation light <o> is on 
and the exposure setting is displayed.

 

Look through the viewfinder and 
press the shutter button completely.

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The beeper will sound, the self-timer 
lamp will blink, and the shot will be 
taken about 10 sec. later. During the 
first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly 
and the lamp blinks slowly. Then 
during the final 2 sec., the beeper 
beeps faster and the lamp stays lit.

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During the self-timer operation, the 
LCD panel counts down the seconds 
until the picture is taken.

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Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to 
start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.

 

Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.

 

To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <R> button.

 

When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.79) for 
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.

 

You can also silence the beeper. (p.100)