Nikon P6000 - Manual (Page 49)

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Shooting with the Self-timer/Remote Control
The self-timer and optional remote control (ML-L3) is suitable for taking memorial
pictures and for reducing vibration due to pressing of the shutter-release button.
When using the self-timer and remote control, use of a tripod is recommended.
Turn Vibration reduction (
A167) to Off when using a tripod.
Shooting with the Self-timer
1
Press n (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose Y 10 s or
Y 2 s and press the k button.
• Y 10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings).
• Y 2 s (two seconds): Suited 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 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 remains lit and stops blinking.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns
OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
2s
10s
2s
10s
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