The self-timer counts down a
given interval before taking the picture. This gives you
time to move into the frame. Some cameras have two
self-timer time selections: generally two to five seconds
and ten seconds. The self-timer can also be used to
include you in a photograph with friends or family.
1. Position your camera on a tripod.
2. Enable the self-timer feature.
3. Compose the picture.
4. Press the shutter button.
5. Walk into the frame, and wait until the
shutter opens and closes. Most cameras
with a self-timer feature will flash a light
as the camera counts down. The flashes
become more rapid just before the shutter
opens, which is your cue to smile for the
camera.
6. If your camera is capable of long
exposures, move to one position and
stand still for a few seconds, then move
to another position, and so on. The image
to the right shows two ghostlike images of
the author in front of a sculpture in Tampa.
TIP
If you don??™t have a tripod, place your camera on
something soft, like a folded-up sweater or jacket.
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3. Switch to aperture priority mode if your camera has it, and choose a large aperture
(low f-stop number).
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