Reference: More On Photography; Choosing A Shooting Mode - Nikon D70-series User Manual

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Shooting mode determines how the camera takes pho to graphs: one at a time,
in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror
raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration.
Mode
Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
S
Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken im-
Single frame
mediately if enough space remains in memory buff er.
C While shut ter-re lease but ton is held down, camera records 1–4 frames per
L
Continuous second.
low speed Speed;
C While shut ter-re lease but ton is held down, camera records up to 5 frames
H
Continuous per second.
high speed expression on portrait subjects.
Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera
Self-timer shake (
Press shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to take photograph
(shutter will be released automatically if shutter-release button is not
pressed for 30 s after mirror up). Mirror will be lowered after shutter is re-
M
UP
leased. Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations in which
Mirror up
the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs. Note that
autofocus, metering, and framing can not be confi rmed in the viewfi nder
while mirror is raised.
* Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto ex po sure, a
shutter speed of / s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buff er.
To choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock
release and turn the mode dial to the desired set-
ting.
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Reference:
More on Photography
*
Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d4 (Shooting
158).
*
Use to photograph moving objects or to capture a fl eeting
83).
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