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Self Timer

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Definition: A self timer is a feature of a digital camera where the camera shoots the photo automatically after a delay. The photographer lines up the photo as desired, sets the self timer for a delay for anywhere from 1 to 15 seconds, and then walks into the frame, becoming a subject in the photo. Once the set time passes, the self timer tells the digital camera to shoot the photo.

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