Self Timers

One of the problems with photography is that someone has to take the photo so there's always someone missing from the picture, this can be overcome though by using a digital camera that has a self timer.


The principle of the self timer on digital cameras is very simple, you position the camera, press the shoot button and then move into the picture and wait for the photo to be taken. To use the self timer on your digital camera all you need to do is choose the self timer option and choose the time delay, the delay setting is important as it is the amount of time that you have to get into the picture so you have to make sure that you have enough.

Common settings for the self timer are 2, 5 and 10 seconds and most digital cameras have more than one delay setting so you can choose one that suits your circumstances, it is important to choose the shortest time possible though as photos are never as good if everyone is waiting around for the photo to be taken. Most digital cameras with a self timer have a cue to let the people know that the photo is about to be taken, this is usually a pattern of lights with faster blinking of the light indicating that the photo is about to be taken, this is very useful as it makes people aware that the photo is about to be taken so they can prepare for that.

Self timers are quite a common feature with modern digital cameras so they are quite easy to buy online, we have made it even easier to buy a digital camera online with a self timer though by listing some below. They are taken from a selection of top UK shops and they are also listed with the cheapest first so finding a cheap digital camera with a self timer is easy.



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Integral USB 2.0 Single Slot SD Reader

Integral USB 2.0 Single Slot SD Reader
£0.01

SANDISK 8 GB Secure Digital SDHC Card - Frustration Free Packaging

SANDISK 8 GB Secure Digital SDHC Card - Frustration Free Packaging
£5.29

Sandisk 8GB Secure Digital Card

Sandisk 8GB Secure Digital Card
£0.89

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Digital Camera - (14MP, 18x Optical Zoom) 3-inch LCD

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 Digital Camera - (14MP, 18x Optical Zoom) 3-inch LCD
£119.35

Nikon Coolpix L23 Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.7-inch LCD

Nikon Coolpix L23 Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.7-inch LCD
£44.89

Panasonic Lumix FS16 Digital Camera - Black (14.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

Panasonic Lumix FS16 Digital Camera - Black (14.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom)  2.7 inch LCD
£81.99

Panasonic Lumix FS35 Digital Camera - Black (16.1MP, 8x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

Panasonic Lumix FS35 Digital Camera - Black (16.1MP, 8x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD
£124.99

Kodak EasyShare Sport C123 Digital Still Camera - Red (12MP, Waterproof) 2.4 inch LCD

Kodak EasyShare Sport C123 Digital Still Camera - Red (12MP, Waterproof) 2.4 inch LCD
£50.00

eHome Bundle: Nikon L23 black Digital Camera +4GB + Hard Case (Nikon Coolpix 10MP 5x Optical Zoom 2.7" LCD)

eHome Bundle: Nikon L23 black Digital Camera +4GB + Hard Case (Nikon Coolpix 10MP 5x Optical Zoom 2.7
£55.98

Polaroid i1237 12MP CCD Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD Display (Red)

Polaroid i1237 12MP CCD Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD Display (Red)
£39.99


Fuji Finepix Z30 10-Megapixel 3x Zoom Digital Camera Pink
Fuji Finepix Z30 10-Megapixel 3x Zoom Digital Camera Pink
£129.99


Byron C901IP Colour Wi-Fi CCTelevision Camera
Byron C901IP Colour Wi-Fi CCTelevision Camera
£189.00