Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera (White) - Manual (Page 458)

3.
Take the picture.
Focus on the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
To check operation, look at the self-timer lamp, listen for beeps, or
watch the countdown in seconds on the screen.
Self-timer lamp blinking accelerates and the camera beeps quickly
approx. 2 sec. before the picture is taken.
Caution
With [ ], the continuous shooting interval may be longer depending on image
quality, use of external flash, and other shooting conditions.
Note
[ ] is used to start shooting without touching the camera (to avoid camera shake)
when it is mounted on a tripod for shots such as still lifes or long exposures, for
example.
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (
) to check focus and
exposure is recommended.
When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (
) on an object at the
same distance as where you will stand.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either tap the screen or press the <
>
button.
Auto power off time may be extended when the camera is set for remote control
shooting.
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