Nikon D200BODY, D70-series, 17002 Reference-Choosing a Shooting Mode, Mode Description, Speed

Reference—Choosing a Shooting Mode

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Choosing a Shooting Mode

Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration.

Mode		Description
S	Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
	Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken im-
Single frame
	mediately if enough space remains in memory buffer.
CL	While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–4 frames per
Continuous	second.*	Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d4 (Shooting
low speed	Speed;	158).
CH	While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 5 frames
Continuous	per second.* Use to photograph moving objects or to capture a fleeting
high speed	expression on portrait subjects.
	Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera
Self-timer	shake (	83).
	Press shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to take photograph
	(shutter will be released automatically if shutter-release button is not
MUP	pressed for 30 s after mirror up). Mirror will be lowered after shutter is re-
	leased. Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations in which
Mirror up
	the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs. Note that
	autofocus, metering, and framing can not be confirmed in the viewfinder
	while mirror is raised.

*Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of / s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buffer.

To choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired set- ting.

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