How to use the self timer on the EOS 1Dx Mark III.

Using the Self-Timer

Press the button ().
Select the self-timer.
- While looking at the top LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the dial.
  : Shoot in 10 sec.
  
  : Shoot in 2 sec.
Take the picture.
- Look through the viewfinder, focus, then press the shutter button completely.
- You can check self-timer operation by watching the blinking of the self-timer lamp and the countdown display (in seconds) on the top LCD panel.
- The self-timer lamp blinks faster approx. 2 sec. before the shot.

Caution

If you will not look through the viewfinder when pressing the shutter button, close the eyepiece shutter before shooting (). Light that enters the viewfinder may prevent suitable exposure.

Note

can be used to start shooting without touching the camera and avoid camera shake when it is mounted on a tripod for still-life or long exposure shots.
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.
The camera does not beep during self-timer shots, even if [: Beep] is set to [Enable].
To cancel self-timer shooting in progress, set the power switch to .

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