Nikon COOLPIX L610 Reference Manual - Page 74

Using the Self-timer The camera's self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 98) when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). 2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the k button. • n10 is displayed. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection is canceled. • When Pet portrait is selected in scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 43). The self-timer cannot be used. 3 Frame the picture and then press the shutter-release button halfway. • Focus and exposure are set. Self-timer 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 Shooting Features 56