Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera - Manual (Page 210)

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Using the Self-Timer
4
Take the picture.
z Focus on the subject, then press the
shutter button completely.
g To check operation, look at the self-timer
lamp, listen for beeps, or watch the
countdown in seconds on the screen.
g Self-timer lamp blinking accelerates and
the camera beeps quickly approx. 2 sec.
before the picture is taken.
o With <
q
>, the shooting interval may become longer under some shooting
conditions, depending on image quality, use of external flash, and other
factors.
o
<
l
> enables you to shoot without touching the camera mounted on a tripod.
This prevents camera shake if you shoot still-life or long exposures.
o
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image ( = 296) to check focus
and exposure is recommended.
o When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock ( = 71) on an
object at the same distance as where you will stand.
o To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either tap the screen or press < 0 >.
o Auto power off time may be extended when the camera is set for remote
shooting.