Nikon D3000 User Manual

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Release Mode
Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a 
continuous sequence, or with a timed shutter-release delay or remote control.
1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the 
R button. 
Press the 
P button to place the cursor in the information display.
2
Display release mode options.
Highlight the current release mode in the 
information display and press 
J.
3
Choose a release mode.
Highlight one of the following options and press 
J.
R button
Information display
P button
Mode
Description 
Single frame
Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is 
pressed. 
Continuous
Camera records about 3 frames per second while shutter-release 
button is held down.
Self-timer
Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake 
(
0 39). 
Delayed remote
Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required. Shutter is released 
after two-second delay (
0 39).
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Quick-response 
remote
Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required. Shutter is released 
immediately (
0 39).