Nikon D3000 User Manual page 73

Self-Timer and Remote Modes
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (_ 167) can be used to
reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.
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Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.
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Select a release mode (_ 53).
Select self-timer (_), delayed remote
(_2s),or quick-response remote mode
(_).
3 Framethe photograph.
[] Using a Remote Control
Ifautofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick-response remote mode, the camera
can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be
released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down).
[] Cover the Viewfinder
After framing the photograph, remove DK-5 eyepiece cap
the DK-20 rubber eyecup (_1_)and insert
the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as
shown (_2_). This prevents light entering
via the viewfinder interfering with
exposure. Hold the camera firmly when
removing the rubber eyecup.
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