Setting the Self-Timer (Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots)

FAQ ID: 8200441500

Release date: 31 March 2009

Solution

If using the [Custom Timer], you can set the delay time and number of shots freely.


ATTENTION
  • As the actual locations of buttons / switches on cameras vary depending on the camera model, the illustrations that appear on this page may differ from your camera.
  • Screens or menu listings may differ depending on the camera model being used.
  • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().

1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.

2. Press the <Self-Timer> () button.

3. The following screen will appear in the LCD screen.

Operate the <directional buttons> up or down to select the [Custom Timer] ().
Make sure that [Custom Timer] is displayed.
With [Settings...] displayed, press the <MENU> () button.

4. The following screen is displayed on the LCD monitor. Set the delay time to shoot after the <shutter button> is pressed to five seconds, and the shooting number to one.

Operate the <directional buttons> to set the [Delay] to [5-seconds]. (Maximum 30 seconds)
Operate the <directional buttons> to set the [Shots] to [1-shots]. (Maximum 10 shots)
After the settings are completed, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

5. If the following icon appears on the LCD monitor*, this setting is completed.

* The icon display location differs depending on the model being used.

Applicable Models

  • Digital IXUS 100 IS
  • Digital IXUS 95 IS
  • Digital IXUS 990 IS
  • PowerShot A1100 IS
  • PowerShot A2100 IS
  • PowerShot D10
  • PowerShot SX200 IS

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