DRIVE MODES

The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators showing the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is set with the drive-mode dial. Simply turn the dial using the lever on the front to the appropriate position to select the mode.

CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES

Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 frames per second. The maximum number of frames that can be captured depend on the image size and quality settings. Approximately nine RAW and RAW & JPEG images can be captured, see the chart for other combinations. Numbers are approximate and depend the subject.

Single-frame advance bracketing - to take a series of images with differing exposure (p. 58). Each image of the series is captured one by one.

Continuous advance bracketing - to take a series of images with differing exposure (p. 58). The series is advanced automatically.

Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 28). Interval recording can be used (p. 78).

AF Zoom xi and Power Zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking pictures with continuous advance. The frame rate is affected by the flash as it must recharge between exposures. Focus and exposure are set between each frame with continuous AF and Auto AF.

 

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M

S

Extra fine

12

14

20

Fine

15

19

30

Standard

19

26

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Continuous advance - to take a series of images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p. 57).

10 second self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 10 seconds. Used for self- portraits (p. 57).

2 second self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 2 seconds (p. 57).

FRAMES-REMAINING COUNTER

The frames-remaining counter indicate the approximate number of frames that can be stored in the camera buffer memory while recording. This number changes as images are captured and saved to the memory card.

Frames-remaining counter

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SELF-TIMER NOTES

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 28). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown. Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown. Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind the camera, see page 59.

With the ten-second self-timer, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera and the audio signals indicate the countdown.The lamp glows steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, change the position of the drive-mode dial or flash (lift it or push it

down), or turn the camera off. The audio signal can be turned off in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 102). The mirror raises just before the exposure.

With the two-second self-timer, no indication is given during the countdown.

The mirror raises when the countdown starts.

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