Nikon 2100 - Manual (Page 74)

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Use the options in this menu to capture a fl eet-
ing expression on a portrait subject, photograph
a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture
motion in a series of pictures.
CONTINUOUS
Single
Continuous
Multi-Shot 16-1
SET
Option Description
Single
Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release
button is pressed.
Continuous
Camera takes pictures continuously while shutter-re-
lease button is held down. Pictures are recorded at
rate of about three frames every two seconds. Rate of
recording will drop when icon is displayed.
Multi-Shot 16-1
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera
takes sixteen consecutive images 400 × 300 pixels in size
and arranges them in four rows to form a single picture.
Multi-Shot 16-2
Camera takes pictures at a rate of about fi fteen frames
per second while shutter-release button is held down.
Shooting ends after four seconds or when you release
shutter-release button. From these pictures, camera
selects sixteen frames at regular intervals and arranges
them in four rows to form a single picture 1,600 × 1,200
pixels in size. Remaining images are discarded.
Continuous ( Only)
Restrictions on Camera Settings
At settings other than Single, the fl ash turns off automatically and focus, exposure, and
auto white balance for all photos are determined by the fi rst picture in each series. At a
setting of Continuous, Date imprint turns off automatically. When Multi-Shot 16-1
or Multi-Shot 16-2 is selected, digital zoom can not be used and Image quality/size
is fi xed at Normal (1600). Multi-Shot 16-1 and Multi-Shot 16-2 can not be selected
when digital zoom is in effect. BSS is available only at a setting of Single.
Continuous
At settings other than Single, the current “continu-
ous” setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
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