Taking Pictures— Beyond Point

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3 Compose the picture

Adjust camera settings and frame the picture. Remember that the camera will focus on the closest object; compose your picture with no other ob- jects between your subject and the camera.

4 Start the timer

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to lock focus and acti- vate the timer.

Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken

Full press

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Shoot

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will start to blink when the shutter-release but- ton is pressed, and continue to blink until one second before the photo is taken. The self- timer lamp will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button.

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Restrictions on the Self-Timer

The self-timer is not available in movie mode ( 42) or when Fireworks Show ( 39) is selected in scene mode.

Digital Zoom

The Multi-shot 16 option in the Continuous menu ( 56) is not available when digital zoom is in effect.

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Nikon 3500 manual Restrictions on the Self-Timer, Digital Zoom