Self-Timer And Remote Control Modes - Nikon D60 User Manual

Releasing the Shutter
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Continuous Mode
When shooting conditions demand firing of the flash, continuous shooting is disabled even when
~ (Continuous) is selected for Release mode. Select
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or change flash mode (~ 65) to turn the
flash off.
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The Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills
The approximate number of images that can be recorded to the
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memory buffer, while maintaining the maximum frame rate, is shown
in the viewfinder's number of shots remaining before memory buffer
fills display while the shutter-release button is held down. The example
at right shows that at least 11 more images can be recorded without interruption. In continuous
mode, shooting will continue to a maximum of 100 shots, although the frame rate will drop when
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is displayed in the exposure-count display. The number of exposures remaining displayed is
approximate. The number may vary depending upon shooting conditions. See "Memory Card
Capacity and Image Quality/Size" (~ 178) for more information regarding the number of
photographs that can be recorded in the memory buffer.
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
The self-timer or optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 can be used for self-portraits.
1
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.
2
Highlight Release mode in the Quick settings display (~ 48) and select one of
the following release modes.
At default settings, Self-timer is selected for Custom Setting 11 (~/Fn button; ~ 112), and
the length of the self-timer delay can be changed by simply pressing ~/Fn.
Release mode Description
Shutter released about ten seconds after camera has
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Self-timer
focused. The length of self-timer delay can be changed
(~
114).
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2s
Delayed remote
Shutter released about two seconds after camera has
focused.
a
Quick-response remote Shutter released when camera focuses.
3
Frame the photograph.
If the remote control is used with the camera in autofocus mode, press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus. The shutter will not be released.
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