Nikon D780 Reference Manual page 355

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Interval-Timer Photography
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Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected
number of shots at the predicted shutter speed. Note that during actual
interval-timer photography, the camera must not only take shots at the
selected interval but must also have sufficient time to complete the
exposures and perform such tasks as processing the photographs. If the
interval is too short to take the selected number of photos, the camera
may skip to the next interval without shooting.
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If the interval is too short, the total number of shots taken may be less
than that selected for [Intervals×shots/interval].
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If you are using a flash, choose an interval longer than the time need for
the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the flash may fire at less
than the power needed for full exposure.
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If shooting cannot proceed at current settings—for example, if shutter
speed is set to A (Bulb) or % (Time), the interval is [00:00'00"], or
the start time is in less than a minute—a warning will be displayed in
the monitor.
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If [On] is selected for [Silent photography] or [Time-lapse movie] is
selected for [Options], the standby timer will not expire during interval-
timer photography, regardless of the option selected for Custom
Setting c2 [Standby timer].
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If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no
pictures will be taken. Insert another memory card and resume shooting
( 0 312).
Other Shooting Options
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