Nikon D60BODY, 25438 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes, Frame the photograph, Continuous Mode

Releasing the Shutter

CContinuous Mode

When shooting conditions demand firing of the flash, continuous shooting is disabled even when b(Continuous) is selected for Release mode. Select for change flash mode (A 65) to turn the flash off.

DThe Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills

The approximate number of images that can be recorded to the memory buffer, while maintaining the maximum frame rate, is shown

in the viewfinder’s number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills display while the shutter-release button is held down. The example

at right shows that at least 11 more images can be recorded without interruption. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to a maximum of 100 shots, although the frame rate will drop when Ir00J is displayed in the exposure-count display. The number of exposures remaining displayed is approximate. The number may vary depending upon shooting conditions. See “Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size” (A 178) for more information regarding the number of photographs that can be recorded in the memory buffer.

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

The self-timer or optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 can be used for self-portraits.

1Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

2Highlight Release mode in the Quick settings display (A 48) and select one of the following release modes.

At default settings, Self-timeris selected for Custom Setting 11 (F/Gbutton; A 112), and the length of the self-timer delay can be changed by simply pressing F/G.

	Release mode	Description
c		Shutter released about ten seconds after camera has
	Self-timer	focused. The length of self-timer delay can be changed
		(A 114).
d	Delayed remote	Shutter released about two seconds after camera has
		focused.
e	Quick-response remote	Shutter released when camera focuses.

3Frame the photograph.

If the remote control is used with the camera in autofocus mode, press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The shutter will not be released.

Changing Shooting Settings

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