Nikon COOLPIX S3300 Reference Manual - Page 71
Using the Self-timer, Vibration, reduction
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A86) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose n10s or n2s and press the k button. • n10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings • n2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Self-timer • When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode, Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A46). The self-timer settings n10s and n2s cannot be used. 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 selftimer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing 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 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.5 55