Pictures using the self-timer

[Mona Lisa]

Does anyone have any tips on taking pictures using the self-timer?

Sometimes, I'd like to take a picture out in the field at a site. Usually, I'm alone when I detect and my dogs aren't bright enough to take the picture for me. Is it just trial and error until I get myself into the picture...or is there a specific technique for doing this?

 

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[treasure diver]

No trick to it. Just compose & pre focus hit the self timer & run around & get in the picture. You have about 10 sec. Help's to have a tripod. LOL!

 

[treasure diver]

If my shot requires a long exposure I sometimes use the self timer instead of a cable release, helps any camera shake.

 

[Born2Dtect]

If your camera is digital, zoom out and crop it later. Up the file size a little, too.

Ed

 

[bk]

I use the auto timer for closeups of coins using a tripod. Otherwise they tend to be out of focus.
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[Mirage]

If you are trying to get a reasonable close up then you have to focus/set up the camera on some object that you wil run to after setting the self timer. Otherwise should be able to get into a picture that you are focusing farther away without too much grief. The trick is with the small digital cameras - activating the timer without moving the camera. You have to find a shelf or log or something to prop it on.

Mirage

 

[Mona Lisa]

Thanks for the good advice, guys. I guess I'll just have to start experimenting with it. I'll let you know how it works.