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:

1Select self-timer mode.

Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E.

k

Release mode

dial

2Frame the photograph and focus.

In single-servo autofocus

Focus-mode selector

(pg. 62), photographs can

 

only be taken if the in-focus

 

(I) indicator appears in the

 

viewfinder.

 

ACover the Viewfinder

 

In exposure modes

DK-5 eyepiece cap

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.

 

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Nikon D300BODY, D300OUTFIT Self-Timer Mode, Select self-timer mode, Frame the photograph and focus, Single-servo autofocus

D300BODY, 920162, D300OUTFIT specifications

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