Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
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 (A94) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera.
1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.
2 Press the multi selector H or I to select 10s
or 2s and press the k button.
10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.
2s (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
(A46). The self-timer 10s and 2s 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 subject and press the shutter-release button halfway.
The focus and exposure are set.
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
blinks while the timer is counting down.
About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops blinking 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
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