Nikon CoolPix S100, Reference Manual

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Basic Shooting Settings
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Using the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when
pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is
recommended. Set
Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu (
A
88)
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1
Tap the self-timer icon.
2
Tap
Y
or
Z
.
•
Y
10 s : Use on important occasions, such as
weddings.
•
Z
2 s : Use to prevent camera shake.
• The selected self-timer mode is displayed.
• To quit without changing the setting, tap the
self-timer icon again. If you tap any other
icon, the setting screen for that item is displayed.
3
Frame the picture and press
the shutter-release button
halfway.
• Focus and exposure will be
locked.
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