topic Re: Self Timer Light in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Self Timer Light

chief — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 22:33:34 GMT

When shooting at night and have 2 second dely shutter a flashing light goes until picture taken. Very annoying at night. Is there a way to shut off.?

Re: Self Timer Light

kvbarkley — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 22:55:53 GMT

what camera?

Re: Self Timer Light

chief — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:37:00 GMT

Iam an idiot 80d and 90d

Re: Self Timer Light

Waddizzle — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 04:44:43 GMT

@chief wrote:
When shooting at night and have 2 second dely shutter a flashing light goes until picture taken. Very annoying at night. Is there a way to shut off.?

The best way to shut it off is probably never turn it on. Use remote shutter switch.

Re: Self Timer Light

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:08:32 GMT

@chief wrote:
When shooting at night and have 2 second dely shutter a flashing light goes until picture taken. Very annoying at night. Is there a way to shut off.?

When I am doing night sky photography I use a small piece of gaffer tape and cover over the self timer light and the card write light.