Time-lapse movies – Nikon D5 User Manual
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Time-Lapse Movies
The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to
create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently
selected for Choose image area (
0 70), Frame size/frame rate,
Movie quality, and Destination in the movie shooting menu
(
0 296). The photos are taken using viewfinder photography.
1
Select Time-lapse movie.
Highlight Time-lapse movie in the
movie shooting menu and press
2 to
display time-lapse movie settings.
A
Before Shooting
Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings
and view the results in the monitor. For consistent coloration, choose a
white balance setting other than auto (
Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before
shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use an
optional AC adapter and power connector or a fully-charged battery. To
prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs
and exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (