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Posted: 6/28/2003 5:37:38 PM EDT
I've got a Canon Powershot G2 camera on loan right now.

Basically, what I need to do is take a picture of myself.

Is there a way I can set the camera somewhere and have it take the picture in like 5 or 10 seconds?

If so, I'd appreciate step-by-step instructions asap!!

Thanks!
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:06:16 PM EDT
[#1]
This already made it on page 2 with only 10 views.

I've gotta have this back in a couple hours.. Anyone?
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:11:55 PM EDT
[#2]
Yes, there is a way. However, if I'd tell you, the ensuing flash will cause your retina to detach and your eyes to explode, you'll fly backwards from the photon impulse, knock yourself out by falling against the 2 inch thick carpet and thus you won't notice that you've also slashed your jugular vein with a sock wrapper.
I couldn't possibly bear the responsibiltiy for that.
Here's something that should help:

[img]http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3072/newcam1_.gif[/img]
It's the Amazing Magic Cyber Camera!
Click here for the result!
[url]http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3072/camera_saving.html[/url]
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:13:37 PM EDT
[#3]
RTFM!
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:26:40 PM EDT
[#4]
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:30:06 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Yeah use the self timer mode

or use the remote control that comes with the G2.
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I dont have the remote with me. Which one is the self timer mode?
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:30:28 PM EDT
[#6]
CG, as near as I can tell you need to get into the "self timer" mode that will give youa 10 second count down before it snaps a pic. Push the Menu button and put it in Automatic Mode then push set then put it in Self timer mode. The LCD display should show a round circle with a single arrow pointing at around 11 o'clock position. Hope that helps
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:30:40 PM EDT
[#7]
Not familiar with that particular model, but my Olympus D100 has a self-timer, as do nearly all the other camera's I've seen in that price range or better.  RTFM and thou shalt find the information thou seeks.

EDIT:  saw that it's a loaner, and you probably don't have a paper manual.  [url]http://usa.canon.com[/url] should have your answers.
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:30:54 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:38:51 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Errrrrrrrrr try looking at the manual?

[url]www.shortcourses.com/guides/canon/g2guide.pdf[/url]
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I dont have anything on my computer that will open that type of file..
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:41:51 PM EDT
[#10]
go to [url]www.adobe.com[/url] and download the acrobat reader. it's pretty funny that someone with your username doesn't have that installed.

[rolleyes]
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:42:07 PM EDT
[#11]
Get a REAL Canon camera...An F1-N...It has a timer. Takes better pictures than my $800 digital..although there are the film developing costs that suck. But when I went to Vegas to take wedding pictures it was the one I depended on for the critical shots. Plus, you can pound tent stakes with it. Try that with a plastic camera.

http://www.kcamera.com/images/606694b.jpg
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:42:37 PM EDT
[#12]
Jesus, man! What kind of computer guy are you?

[url]http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html[/url]

Edited to add: "Search took 0.25 seconds"
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 6:46:57 PM EDT
[#13]
[b][size=6]NON-COMPUTER GUY[/size=6][/b]
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 7:00:25 PM EDT
[#14]
Figured it out, thanks!


ComputerGuy is only my name because that was all I could think of when I registered...
Link Posted: 6/28/2003 7:02:21 PM EDT
[#15]
[b][size=6]No kidding[/size=6][/b]
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