How to select and set the self-timer mode on the EOS 5D Mk II

Article ID: ART103730 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 11/04/2015
 

Description

How to select and set the self-timer mode on the EOS 5D Mk II

Solution

Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.
1 Press the <AF-DRVIE> button.

2 Select the self-timer.

  • Look at the LCD panel and turn the <> dial.

3 Take the picture.

  • Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely.
  • You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD panel.
  • Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster.
  • After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure
  • If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, it may throw off the exposure.
  • When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock for an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
  • To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <AF-DRIVE> button.

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