Using The Self-Timer - Nikon CoolPix S8200 Reference Manual

Using the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten or two
seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when
you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the
effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 94) when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera during shooting.
1
Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).
2
Use the multi selector to select 10s or 2s and
press the k button.
• 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings.
• 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
• When a is selected, the camera uses face detection to
detect a human face, and then automatically releases
the shutter when a smile is detected (A 61).
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto
release) is displayed; when set to continuous shooting mode, a (smile timer
continuous) is displayed (A 43, 61). The self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be
used.
• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• Focus and exposure will be set.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Self-timer
1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3
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