Self-timer mode – Nikon D300s User Manual

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Self-Timer Mode

The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-
portraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod
(recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface and
follow the steps below:

1

Select self-timer mode.

Press the release mode dial
lock release and turn the
release mode dial to

E.

2

Frame the photograph
and focus.

In single-servo autofocus
(

0 74), photographs can only

be taken if the in-focus (

I)

indicator appears in the
viewfinder.

A

Cover the Viewfinder

When taking photos
without your eye to
the viewfinder,
remove the DK-23
rubber eyecup (q;
you will need to hold
the camera firmly)
and cover the
viewfinder with the
supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap (w) to prevent light entering via the
viewfinder from interfering with exposure.

Release mode
dial

Focus-mode selector

DK-5 eyepiece cap

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