Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures 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 (A94) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

1Press J(nself-timer) on the multi selector.

2Press the multi selector Hor Ito select 10s

or 2s and press the kbutton.

• 10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.

 

• 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera

 

shake.

 

When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in

 

Self-timer

 

scene mode, Y(pet portrait auto release) is displayed

 

(A46). The self-timer 10s and 2s are 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.

3Frame the subject and press the shutter-release button halfway.

The focus and exposure are set.

4Press 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 blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking 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.

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Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Using the Self-timer, Press the shutter-release button all the way, Focus and exposure are set