A camera function that adds a delay between pressing the shutter button and taking the picture. The delay is usually 2 or 10 seconds. The classic use is to give the photographer time to step into the picture.
It is also useful when the camera is on a tripod. Pressing the button can shake the camera slightly. A short delay lets the vibration stop before the exposure starts. This works like a simple cable release or remote.
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