Nikon D800E User Manual page 92

The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to
create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently
selected for Movie settings in the shooting menu (_ 70).
[] Before Shooting
Before beginning time-lapse photography, take a test shot at current
settings (framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure
areview) and view the results in the monitor. To record changes in
brightness, choose manual exposure (_ 122); for consistent coloration,
choose a white balance setting other than auto (_ 145). We
recommend that you briefly switch to movie live view and check the
current image area crop in the monitor (_ 59); note, however, that
time-lapse photography is not available in live view.
Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before
shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use an
optional EH-Sb AC adapter and EP-SB power connector or a fully-
charged EN-EL15 battery.
Select Time-lapse
photography in the
shooting menu.
Press the MENU button to
display the menus.
Highlight Time-lapse
photography in the
shooting menu and
press I_.
MENU button
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