Nikon COOLPIX8800 Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography, 1/60, F2.8, Using the Self-Timer

Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography

The self-timer and ML-L3 remote control (supplied; 42) can be used for self-portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed.

Using the Self-Timer

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Rotate mode dial to , , P, S, A, or M. Note that depending on scene se- lected, self-timer may not be available

in mode ( 26).

2	Select self-timer mode. Press	( )
	button once for 10 s timer, twice for 3 s
	timer, three times to cancel timer.
10	3

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Start

Set focus and exposure.

10

		8M
1/60	F2.8	126
			Start timer. Beep sounds when timer
			starts; timer in shooting display counts
9			down until shutter is released. To stop
		8M	timer		before picture is taken, press
			(	) button or press shutter-release
1/60	F2.8	126	button again.
	Shutter released Self-timer lamp on front of
					camera will blink until 1 s
1 s remaining					before picture is taken, stay-
					ing lit during final second to
Blinks		Stays lit			warn that shutter is about
					to be released.

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