Self-Timer Operation - Nikon N60 Instruction Manual

Self-Timer 0 eration
You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use
a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-
timer.
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Press
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(self-timer) button and confirm that
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appears on the LCD panel.
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• When
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button is pressed , duration of camera's meter changes to 30 sec.
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Press the shutter release button within 30 sec. of pressing the
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button.
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• The self-timer cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be
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released (i.e. when subject cannot be in focus with autofocus).
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• To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual , cover the eyepiece with
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the supplied eyepiece cap (page 56) or hand before pressing the shutter
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release button to prevent interference to achieve correct exposure from
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stray light.
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• Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus to;
mode.
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Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter
release button .
• When the self-timer is activated , the shutter will release in 10 seconds.
The self-timer/red-eye reduction lamp and
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in the LCD panel blink for 8
sec. and then stop blinking for 2 sec. before the shutter is released . When
Red-Eye Reduction (page 59) is set, the self-timer/ red -eye reduction lamp
lights for 2 sec. before the shutter releases at the same output level as the
normal Red-Eye Reduction function.
• To cancel the self-timer (before or during self-timer operation), press
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button again, turn the main switch off or perform Two-Button Reset (page
57). The self-timer can also be canceled by leaving the camera untouched
for more than 30 sec. after setting the function.
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