Nikon D5100 Off, Auto gain, Number of shots, 4Choose the amount of gain, 3Choose the number of shots, Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot

3Choose the number of shots.

Highlight Number of shots and press 2.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J.

4Choose the amount of gain.

Highlight Auto gain and press 2.

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The following options will be displayed.

Highlight an option and press J.

•On: Gain is adjusted according to number

of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures).

•Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure. Recommended if background is dark.

5Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

In continuous release mode (0 35), the

camera records all exposures in a single burst; shooting will pause after each

multiple exposure. In self-timer mode, the camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0 160). In other release modes, one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded.

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AThe Multiple Exposure Indicator

Progress is shown by the multiple exposure indicator in the information display.

•$(on): Camera ready to record new multiple exposure. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin shooting.

•$(blinks): Shooting in progress.

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