Nikon N60 Instruction Manual - Page 55

Self-Timer 0 eration You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer. 1 Press ~ (self-timer) button and confirm that ~ appears on the LCD panel. :Iozli t; :z ir ~ • When button is pressed , duration of camera's meter changes to 30 sec. ~ Press the shutter release button within 30 sec. of pressing the button. :z • The self-timer cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be in focus with autofocus). 0 ~ • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual , cover the eyepiece with ~ the supplied eyepiece cap (page 56) or hand before pressing the shutter 0 release button to prevent interference to achieve correct exposure from ~ stray light. < • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus to; mode. CI 2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button . • When the self-timer is activated , the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The self-timer/red-eye reduction lamp and in the LCD panel blink for 8 sec. and then stop blinking for 2 sec. before the shutter is released . When Red-Eye Reduction (page 59) is set, the self-timer/ red -eye reduction lamp lights for 2 sec. before the shutter releases at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction function. • To cancel the self-timer (before or during self-timer operation), press button again, turn the main switch off or perform Two-Button Reset (page 57). The self-timer can also be canceled by leaving the camera untouched for more than 30 sec. after setting the function. 55