Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Reference Manual - Page 74

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 (A 88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). Shooting Features 2 Use the multi selector to select 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 the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode, Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 46). The self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used. 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. • Focus and exposure will be set. 4 58 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 3.2 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2