Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Reference Manual - Page 82

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 image 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 (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). Shooting Features 2 Press H or I to select n 10s or n 2s and press the k button. Self-timer • n 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n 2s (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. • When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A48). The self-timer settings n 10s and n 2s cannot be used. 3 Frame the image and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 • Focus and exposure will be set. 1/250 F3.1 60