Nikon COOLPIX-S8100 - Manual (Page 45)

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake
that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer,
use of a tripod is recommended. Set
Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in the
setup menu (
A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings.
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent 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 (
A 34).
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k button within a few seconds, the selection
will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be 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 in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
blinks while the timer is counting down. About
one second before the shutter is released, the
lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will
be set to
OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
F 3.5 F 3.5 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0
10 10
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