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Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down
the shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 frames
per second. The maximum number of frames that can be captured depend on the image
size and quality settings. Approximately nine RAW and RAW & JPEG images can be
captured, see the chart for other combinations. The numbers are approximate and
depend on the subject; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES
SELF-TIMER NOTES
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording
section (p. 28). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and
focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown.
Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed,
do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the
focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown. Attach the eyepiece cap if
a bright light source is behind the camera, see page 59.
With the ten-second self-timer, the self-timer lamp on the front of the
camera and the audio signals indicate the countdown.The lamp glows
steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, change
the position of the drive-mode dial or flash (lift it or push it down), or
turn the camera off. The audio signal can be turned off in section 1 of
the setup menu (p. 102). The mirror raises just before the exposure.
With the two-second self-timer, no indication is given during the countdown. The mirror
raises when the countdown starts.
L
Extra fine
Fine
Standard
12
15
19
S
20
30
43
M
14
19
26
AF Zoom xi and Power Zoom lenses cannot be zoomed
when taking pictures with continuous advance. The
frame rate is affected by the flash as it must recharge
between exposures. Focus and exposure are set
between each frame with continuous AF and Auto AF.
