Nikon D5100 (18-55mm Kit), 25478, 25476 Interval Timer Photography, Select Interval timer shooting

Interval Timer Photography

The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

DBefore Shooting

Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 14).

Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector.

1 Select Interval timer shooting.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press 2.

Gbutton

2Choose a starting time.

Choose from the following starting triggers.

•To start shooting immediately, highlight Now

and press 2. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed; proceed to Step 3.

•To choose a starting time, highlight Start time and press 2 to display the start time

options shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue.

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3Choose the interval.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Press 2 to continue.

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