Nikon D500 User Manual

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The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at 
preset intervals.

Select Interval timer shooting.
Highlight Interval timer shooting in 
the photo shooting menu and press 
2 to display interval timer settings.

D

Select a release mode other than self-timer (

E) when using the interval 

timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at 
current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings 
have been adjusted to your satisfaction, close the viewfinder eyepiece 
shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with 
photographs and exposure (

Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the 
setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct 
time and date (

Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before 
shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure 
the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery 
before use or use an AC adapter and power connector (available 
separately).