A photo is not shot immediately after the shutter button is pressed (there is some delay before the photo is taken) (EOS REBEL T5i / EOS 700D)

Last Updated : 05-Feb-2013
Issue Number : 8201785200

Solution

Is the camera set to self-timer shooting?

With self-timer shooting on, even if you press the shutter button, the photograph will not be shot immediately.

Turn self-timer shooting off using the procedure below.

NOTE

Icons used on this page:

<

>: Drive mode selection button / <

>: Cross keys　/　<

>: Main Dial　/　<

>: Setting button

*The icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the <

> button.

2. Select an item other than the self-timer using the <

> or <

>.

The procedure for single-image shooting (

) is selected in the image below.

3. Press the <

> button.

The camera is set to single-image shooting (

) and self-timer shooting is turned off.