Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK 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 shots including yourself 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 (
A
103) 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 (10 seconds): suitable for group pictures.
n2s (2 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
(A44). The self-timer is 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
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