Using The Self-Timer Or Remote Control - Nikon D50 User Manual

Using the Self-timer or Remote Control

The self-timer or optional ML-L3 remote control can be used for photo-
graphs in which you wish to appear yourself. To use the self-timer:
1
Mount the camera on a tripod (recommend-
ed) or place the camera on a stable, level
sur face.
2
The current self-timer / remote control mode
is shown in the control panel. Use the
button to select one of the following modes:
Mode
NO Timer
ICON off
Self-
timer
Delayed
remote
Quick-
response
remote
3
Frame the photograph.
4
To prevent light entering via the viewfi nder
from interfering with exposure, cover the
viewfi nder eyepiece with the supplied eye-
piece cap as shown at right.
Mode Selection
The self-timer / remote control mode can also be selected by pressing the
and rotating the command dial.
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Description
Photos are taken when shutter-
release button is pressed.
Photos are taken about 10 s
after shutter-release button is
pressed.
Photos are taken about 2 s after
shutter-release button on re-
mote control is pressed.
Photos are taken when shut-
ter-release button on remote
control is pressed.
button