Nikon Coolpix P300 - Manual (Page 47)

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when
the shutter-release button is pressed. Timer durations of two or ten seconds can be
selected.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (
A150) in the setup menu (A141) to Off when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera.
1
Press the rotary multi selector
n (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or
2s and press the
k button.
• 10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures
• 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake
• When a is selected, the camera uses face detection to
detect a human face, and then automatically releases
the shutter when a smile is detected (
A36).
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• The focus and exposure are set.
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp
blinks while the timer is counting down. About
one second before the shutter is released, the
lamp stops blinking and remains lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
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