Press the shutter-release button all the way down – Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera User Manual
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Self-timer
4
Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
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The focus and exposure are locked, and countdown starts.
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The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the
shutter is released.
•
When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to [
OFF
].
When the shooting mode is Moon, the self-timer is not automatically set to [
OFF
].
To end self-timer, select [
OFF
] in step 2.
•
To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.
Notes about using a tripod during shooting
•
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, select the setup menu
[
Vibration reduction
] [
Off
]. See “ Using a tripod (page 51)” when using a tripod.
•
The camera may move slightly when operated, even if it is attached to a tripod, which
may interfere with the autofocus. Wait a few seconds after operating the camera, and
then slowly press the shutter-release button.
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If it is difficult for the camera to focus using autofocus, try using manual focus.
•
When using a remote control (available separately), you can release the shutter without
pressing the shutter-release button on the camera.
The self-timer setting
•
The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.
Default settings (flash, self-timer, and focus mode) (page 119)
•
In the setup menu [
Self-timer: after release
], you can select whether to cancel the
self-timer setting after shooting.