Nikon F55 Instruction Manual - Page 22

BASIC OPERATION 2 Self-Timer Operation You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V appears on the LCD panel. 2 Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 2) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus). • Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The selftimer lamp will blink for 8 sec. and then illuminate for 2 sec. before the shutter is released. • When Red-Eye Reduction (page 79) is set, self-timer activates and the selftimer/red-eye reduction lamp lights for 1 sec. before the shutter releases at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction function. • To cancel the self-timer mode or the self-timer during self-timer operation, either turn the power switch off, or press the v button until V disappears from the LCD panel. 42 43