Nikon 26108, User Manual

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
1
Press
n
(self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and
press
k
.
10s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
2s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
k
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 self-timer lamp will
be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds
until the shutter is released. The self-timer lamp
is blinking while the self-timer is operating, and
the lamp lights up about one second before the
shutter is released.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will
be set to
OFF .
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
10 10 10
F5.6 1/250 1/250 F5.6
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