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Taking pictures with the self-timer – Nikon P5000 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and
to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod or rest
it on a flat, level surface. Be sure to turn vibration reduction off when using a tri-
pod (

B 87).

The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before
the picture is taken, staying lit during the final sec-
ond to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

1

Display self-timer menu.

2

Highlight option.
10s: 10s timer. Use for self portraits.
3s: 3s timer. Use to reduce blur.

3

Make selection (to exit without changing
mode, wait five seconds). Selection
appears next to Y icon in display.

4

Frame picture and press shutter-release
button halfway to set focus and exposure.

5

Start timer; display in monitor shows sec-
onds remaining before shutter is released.
To stop timer before picture is taken, press
shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

Self-timer

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