Nikon COOLPIX S9500 Reference Manual - Page 75

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A96) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector. Shooting Features 2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or n2s) and press the k button. Self-timer • n10s (10 seconds): suitable for group pictures. • n2s (2 seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake. • When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A42). The self-timer is not available. • The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed. • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Set the focus and exposure. 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and remains lit. • 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 1/250 F3.4 53