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32 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Shooting Mode

Shooting Mode

Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continu-

ous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with a remote control.

11— /Fn Button ( 77)

If Self-timer (the default option) is selected for Custom Setting 11 ( /Fn

button), self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing the self-timer

button.

Controls used

Mode Description

Single frame

(default)

Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous

(burst mode)

Camera records photographs at up to about three frames per second while

shutter-release button is pressed. Only one shot will be taken if flash fires;

select Auto (flash off) mode ( 18) or turn flash off ( 35) for burst pho-

tography. The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual focus

( 28), rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter speed of

/250 s

or faster ( 41, 43), and using defaults for all other settings.

10s

Self-timer Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake ( 33).

2s Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Use for self-portraits ( 33).

Quick-response

remote

Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Use to reduce blurring caused by

camera shake ( 33).

The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue

while photographs are being saved to the memory card. When the buffer is full, the shutter is dis-

abled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to make room for another photo-

graph. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to a maximum of 100 shots, although the frame

rate will drop once the buffer has filled. See the Appendix for information on the number of photo-

graphs that can be stored in the memory buffer.

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory

buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count display in the

viewfinder while the shutter-release button is pressed.

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