How do I enable the self-timer on a Canon EOS 5D Mark III?
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I want to use the self-timer on my Canon EOS 5D Mark III. What buttons and settings do I use to select the 2-second or 10-second timer?
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- Press the AF-Drive button.
- Turn the Quick Control dial (the large dial on the back of the camera) until the 2-second or 10-second self-timer symbol appears in the lower right on the small LCD screen on top of the camera body.
- Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button. The camera will start counting down and then take the picture after the 2 or 10 second interval.
It is all on page 113 of this version of the 5D Mark II Instruction Manual. Some versions of the manual have an extra page and this is on page 114 of those versions.
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On the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, the self-timer is selected through the drive mode settings.
- Press the AF-Drive button.
- Turn the Quick Control dial (the large rear dial).
- Watch the top LCD and stop when you see the 2-second or 10-second self-timer icon.
- Fully press the shutter button.
The camera will count down and then take the photo after the selected delay.
A 2-second timer is useful for reducing camera shake when the camera is on a tripod, while the 10-second timer is handy for getting yourself into the shot.
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