Nikon 5700 - Manual (Page 70)

Taking Pictur
es : The Details—Using the Camera Contr
ols (All User Sets)
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Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode
When the self-timer is used, the camera will not take a picture until either three
or ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The three-second
timer prevents pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs
when the shutter-release button is pressed. This feature is most useful when
taking low-light or close-up shots with the flash turned off. The ten-second
timer is generally used for pictures in which you wish to appear yourself, giv-
ing you time to position yourself in front of the camera after pressing the shut-
ter-release button.
To use the self-timer:
1 Position the camera
Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable
surface.
2 Select a self-timer mode
Press the
button repeatedly until the self-timer icon ( ) is displayed.
The macro close-up icon ( ) will also be displayed to indicate that macro
close-up pictures can also be taken.
Self-timer and macro close-
up icons displayed in con-
trol panel and monitor or
viewfinder
Press