Nikon P5100 P5100 User's Manual - Page 46

Shooting with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for selfportraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Use the multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s] and press k. [10s] (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions (such as weddings) k 10s 3s kn [3s] (three seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. Self-timer If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the A shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure will be set. n 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is shot and remains lit until the shutter is released. The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off. To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press the shutter-release button again. 32 F 1/125 FF44.3 17 A n F 11//112255 FF44..33 17