Canon IXUS 172 User Manual

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31Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexStill Images MoviesUsing the Self-TimerWith the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timedshots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutterbutton.1 Configure the setting.zz Press the <m> button, choose [ ]in the menu, and then choose the []]option (=21).zz Once the setting is complete, []] isdisplayed.2 Shoot.zz For Still Images: Press the shutter buttonhalfway to focus on the subject, and thenpress it all the way down.zz For Movies: Press the movie button.zz Once you start the self-timer, the lampwill blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound.zz Two seconds before the shot, the blinkingand sound will speed up. (The lamp willremain lit in case the flash fires.)zz To cancel shooting after you havetriggered the self-timer, press the<n> button.zz To restore the original setting, choose[ ] in step 1.Still Images MoviesUsing the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera ShakeThis option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you havepressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressingthe shutter button, it will not affect your shot.zz Follow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”(=31) and choose [[].zz Once the setting is complete, [[] isdisplayed.zz Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”(=31) to shoot.Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals