Canon EOS 5D Mark IV L-series Zoom Lens Kit Owner's Manual

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture such as a 
commemorative photograph.
1
Press the <o> button 
(9)
.
2
Select the self-timer.
 
While looking at the LCD panel or in 
the viewfinder, turn the <5> dial.
Q
Shoot in approx. 10 sec.
k
: Shoot in approx. 2 sec.
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
Approx. 2 sec. before the picture is 
taken, the self-timer lamp will light up 
and the beeper will sound faster.
j
 Using the Self-timer
 
The <k> enables you to shoot while not touching the camera 
mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera vibration blur when you shoot 
still lifes or long exposures.
 
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.394) to check 
focus and exposure is recommended.
 
When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.97) on an 
object at the same distance as where you will stand.
 
To cancel the self-timer, press the <o> button.
If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, 
attach the eyepiece cover (p.278). If stray light enters the viewfinder when 
the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.