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Chapter 2. Nikon D5100 Quick Start > Choosing a Release Mode
Choosing a Release Mode
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This section shows you how to choose from Single frame, Continuous mode, Self-timer mode, Delayed Remote, Quick Response Remote, and Quiet Shutter Release mode. |
The shooting mode determines when (and how often) the D5100 makes an exposure. If you’re coming to the dSLR world from a point-and-shoot camera, you might have used a model that labels these options as drive modes, dating back to the film era when cameras could be set for single shot or “motor drive” (continuous) shooting modes. Your D5100 has seven release (shooting) modes: Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick Response Remote, and Quiet Shutter release. The release modes are as follows:
