Nikon P510 - Manual (Page 87)

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Sh
ooting Feat
ures
Using the Self-timer
The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when
the shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
in the setup menu (
A108) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1
Press J ( n self-timer) on the multi selector.
2
Use the multi selector to select
n10s (or
n2s) and press the k button.
• n10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.
•
n2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in
scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed
(
A52). The self-timer n10s and n2s are not available.
• 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.
• Set the focus and exposure.
4
Press the shutter-release button all
the way.
• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp
flashes while the timer is counting down.
About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops flashing 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
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