Nikon S6100 - Manual (Page 49)

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Using the Basic Shooting Functions
Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
: A
(Auto)
M
o
de
n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when
pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is
recommended. Set Vibration reduction (
A 158) to Off in the setup menu
(
A 149) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(
A 14) and tap the self-timer icon.
2
Tap 10s or 2s.
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
Self-timer
Off
250 250 250 1/ 1/ 1/ F3.7 F3.7 F3.7
10S 10S 10S