Nikon S570 - Manual (Page 42)

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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.
1
Press
n (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector
H or I to choose 10 s
or 2 s and press the
k button.
• 10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
• 2 s (two seconds): Suited 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 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
will be set to k.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
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