Using The Self-Timer - Nikon Coolpix L830 Reference Manual

Using the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds or two
seconds after you press the shutter-release button.
Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A 72) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera
during shooting.
1
Press the multi selector J (n).
2
Select n10s or n2s, and press the
k button.
n10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings.
n2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode,
Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 37). The self-timer cannot be used.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure are set.
Self-timer
1 0 1 0
1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.0 F 3.0
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