Nikon Coolpix P90 - Manual (Page 47)

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The self-timer function is useful when you wish to have your picture taken, such as
when taking memorial pictures, and for reducing the effects of camera shake that
occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a
tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (
A143) 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 the
k button.
• 10s (ten seconds): suitable for memorial portraits.
• 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake.
• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k button
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 until the shutter is
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-
timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking
one second before the picture is taken and
remains lit until the shutter is released.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
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Note on a (smile timer) and y (blink proof)
If a or y is chosen, the shutter is automatically released ( A54) when smiling faces are detected
using face priority.
Self-timer
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1/125 1/125 F2.8 F2.8 1/125
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