Nikon COOLPIX S8100 S8100 User's Manual - Page 45

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in the setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector 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. When a is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (A 34). Self-timer 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. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 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. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.5 9 33