Nikon COOLPIX-P100 - Manual (Page 49)

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The self-timer is useful for taking pictures of yourself, such as in group souvenir shots,
or if you want to reduce camera shake when you press the shutter-release button. You
can select a two-second or ten-second timer.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. When the camera is
stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (
A160) to Off in the setup menu
( A152).
1
Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector.
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Press
H or I on the multi selector to choose
10s or 2s and press the
k button.
• 10s (ten seconds): suitable for memorial portraits.
• 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake.
• 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 cancelled.
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 until the shutter is
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-
timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking
one second before the picture is taken and
remains lit until the shutter is released.
• 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.
2s
10s
Self-timer
1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
10 10 10
1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
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