Get a partner to press the button


But in all honesty.. I don't even know how to use my camera (40D) self timer? Does it even have one? It's like LiveView aka LCD Shooting! I don't know how to even turn that on, I'm too lazy to sit down and read at times.. plus never use it.


As for getting focus correct, you could focus on something in particular in the area you'd be sitting/standing/etc?



If all else fails, get your partner/friend/etc to pose where you wish, get the shot setup and have them press the button!