Nikon COOLPIX P510 User Manual - Page 53

Taking Pictures with 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 (A193) in the setup menu (A185) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector. • The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button. • 10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures • 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake • 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 picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The focus and exposure are set. Self-timer 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. 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. 1/250 F5.6 9 1/250 F5.6 39