Nikon Z fc N2016 Reference Manual page 308

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.
･ If the interval is too short, the total number of shots taken may be less
than that selected for [Intervals×shots/interval].
･ If you are using a flash, choose an interval longer than the time needed for
the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the flash may fire at less
than the power needed for full exposure.
･ If shooting cannot proceed at current settings—for example, if shutter
speed is set to "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.
･ Interval-timer photography will not start if [On] is selected for both
[Silent photography] and [Interval priority] and [00:00'0.5"] is selected
for [Interval].
･ If [On] is selected for [Silent photography] or [Time-lapse video] is
selected for [Options], the standby timer will not expire during interval-
timer photography, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting
c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer].
･ 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
(0306).
･ Interval timer shooting will pause if:
- The camera is turned off and then on again (when the camera is off,
batteries and memory cards can be replaced without ending interval-
timer photography)
- E is selected for release mode
･ Changing camera settings while the interval timer is active may cause
shooting to end.
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