Nikon P5100 - Manual (Page 46)

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Shooting with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self-
portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn
vibration reduction (
A 128) off when using a tripod.
1
Press
n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s]
and press
k.
[10s] (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
[3s] (three seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will
blink. The lamp stops blinking one second
before the photograph is shot and remains lit
until the shutter is released.
The number of seconds remaining before the
shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns off.
To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
k
3s
10s
k k n n
1/125 1/125 1/125 F4.3 F4.3 F4.3 17 17 17
F F
1/125 1/125 F4.3 F4.3 1/125 F4.3
n n
A
1/125 1/125 1/125 F4.3 F4.3 F4.3
F F
1/125 1/125 F4.3 F4.3 1/125 F4.3
n n
A
17 17 17