Nikon P80 - Manual (Page 47)

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Shooting with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration
reduction (
A 122) 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 2s and
press k.
10s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
2s (two 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 number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-
timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting
down. About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp remains lit and stops
blinking.
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
2s
10s
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