Nikon S630 - Manual (Page 44)

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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.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration
reduction (
A131) to Off when using a tripod.
1
Press n (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or
2s and press the
k button.
• 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 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 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.
Self-timer
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