Nikon S520 S520 User's Manual - Page 42
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 113) off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s and press k. 10s 10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions 2s (such as weddings) 2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. Self-timer If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure will be set. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released. The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 1/60 F2.8 1/60 F2.8 30
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