Nikon D300 User Manual page 115

Self-Timer Mode
The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-
portraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod
(recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface and
follow the steps below:
1
Select self-timer mode.
Press the release mode dial
lock release and turn the
release mode dial to _.
Release mode
dial
2
Frame the photograph and focus.
In single-servo autofocus
(pg. 62), photographs can
only be taken if the in-focus
(tt) indicator appears in the
viewfinder.
Focus-mode selector
[] Cover the Viewfinder
In exposure modes
other than manual,
cover the viewfinder
with the supplied
DK-5 eyepiece cap
after focusing. This
prevents light
entering via the
viewfinder from
interfering with exposure.
DK-5 eyepiece cap
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