Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj, Reference Manual

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
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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
98)
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1
Press the multi selector
J
(
n
self-timer).
2
Press the multi selector
H
or
I
to choose
10s or 2s and press the
k
button.
• 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings
• 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake
• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k
button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode,
Y
(Pet portrait auto
release) is displayed (
A
45). The self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used.
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 number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-
timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting
down. About one second before the shutter
is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows
steadily.
• 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.
Se l f-timer
F 3.9 F 3.9 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0
1 0 1 0
F 3.9 F 3.9 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0
99