Nikon COOLPIX P90 P90 User's Manual - Page 47

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The self-timer function is useful when you wish to have your picture taken, such as when taking memorial pictures, and for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A143) 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 2s and press the k button. • 10s (ten seconds): suitable for memorial portraits. • 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake. • 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 cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Focus and exposure will be set. Self-timer 1/125 F2.8 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released. • 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. 9 1/125 F2.8 D Note on a (smile timer) and y (blink proof) If a or y is chosen, the shutter is automatically released (A54) when smiling faces are detected using face priority. 35