Nikon COOLPIX AW100, Reference Manual

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Sh
ooting Feat
ures
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 (
A
94) 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
(
A
46). 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.
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