Nikon Coolpix A300 - Manual (Page 63)

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Shooting Features
Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds
after you press the shutter-release button.
Set Photo VR (
A122) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera during shooting.
1
Press the multi selector
J (n).
2
Select
n10s, n2s, or r5s, and press
the
k button.
• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions,
such as weddings.
• n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
• r5s (5 seconds): Use to take self-portraits (self-
portrait timer).
• If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be
canceled.
• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release)
and r5s (self-portrait timer) are displayed (
A33). n10s and n2s cannot be used.
• When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode, you can also use a Smile timer
( A42), n Self-Collage (A43) or r5s Self-portrait timer in addition to n10s
and n2s.
3
Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Focus and exposure are set.
Self-timer
Self-timer