Nikon COOLPIXS1000PJ user manual Taking Pictures with the Self-timer, Press n self-timer

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button.

When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 126) to Off in the setup menu (A 117) when using a tripod to

stabilize the camera during shooting.

1Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2Press the multi selector Hor I to choose 10

s or 2 s and press the k button.

10 s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings
2 s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
	Self-timer
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

3Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

1/125 F3.9

4Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self- timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to k.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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