
Simply attach it to the camera, hold it out of sight, smile and press the shutter button on the remote. Check your user’s manual to see which is compatible with your camera. Nikon makes the MC-30A (31.5 inches in length) or MC-36A (33.5 inches in length) or the MC-DC2 (3.3 feet in length) wired remotes, which are easy to use.

This option is ideal if you’re going to be standing very close to the camera. Use a wired remote cable release with your Nikon DSLR. Put the camera on a tripod or sturdy surface, frame up the shot, set the camera’s built-in self-timer and jump into the shot. You can also use the self-timer function if you want to give yourself a few seconds before you snap the shot.Īll Nikon cameras- Mirrorless cameras, COOLPIX point and shoots, Nikon 1 cameras and DSLRs-have a self-timer option. For flexibility you have the option of using the touch LCD or the shutter button to snap your photos. You can even capture movies as well as still images while in Self-portrait mode.

Once you flip the LCD down, Self-portrait mode is selected. The camera’s touch LCD flips down to take self portraits easily. The Nikon Z 50 mirrorless digital camera was designed to take selfies. Some Nikon cameras have LCDs that flip up or angle so you're able to see what the camera sees. Select Nikon cameras make taking Selfies super easy. If you use this technique, remember to have the camera’s autofocus lock onto the reflection not the mirror itself, otherwise, the photo will be out of focus. Just keep in mind that any writing that may be on your clothing or the background will come out backwards. You could also point the camera into a mirror to take a photo of yourself. Depending upon the focal length of the lens and how long your arm is, you may or may not end up with a distorted view of yourself.

The easiest and quickest way to shoot a selfie is to hold the camera at arms length with the lens pointing at you. How to take a Selfie with your Nikon camera:
