Nikon D5300 delayed shutter mode
Oct 26, 2014 23:02:46 #
Hi. Been on the Hog for a year, but this is my first question. I just got a Nikon D5300 and love it, but I can't figure out how to make the 2-second delayed shutter mode "last" for more than a single shot. The other shutter release modes on the menu (for instance: remote, multi-shot, etc.) all seem to stay until changed, but every time I select a 2-second delayed shutter release, the camera resets to the "standard single shot" setting after just one shot.
Help! Any advice.
Thanks! --
Idaho Guy
Help! Any advice.
Thanks! --
Idaho Guy
Oct 27, 2014 06:27:19 #
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Loc: Near Charleston,SC
IdahoGuy wrote:
Not sure if this helps, but the P7800 has a setting to do just that, but the menu setting is labeled the opposite way I would expect, and it doesn't last once you flip the camera to playback mode to review recent shots.Hi. Been on the Hog for a year, but this is my fi... (show quote)
Oct 27, 2014 08:40:49 #
I am sure someone on this site may have the answer. If not, call Nikon USA and ask to speak with one of their technical reps or email them with the question. They have on-line chat people that may be able to help, as well.
Welcome to the Hog and enjoy your new D5300.
Welcome to the Hog and enjoy your new D5300.
Oct 27, 2014 09:04:28 #
IdahoGuy wrote:
Hi. Been on the Hog for a year, but this is my fi... (show quote)
on pg 189 of the manual looks like all you can get is a 1 second delay
Oct 27, 2014 09:51:54 #
Are you talking about the Self Timer Mode?
That should be programmable.
You could use a (wired or wireless) remote control and iOS Android device.
You can also see your manual (page 98) for Multiple Exposure.
Then there is Bracketing options to look at.
That should be programmable.
You could use a (wired or wireless) remote control and iOS Android device.
You can also see your manual (page 98) for Multiple Exposure.
Then there is Bracketing options to look at.
Oct 27, 2014 14:43:37 #
IdahoGuy wrote:
Hi. Been on the Hog for a year, but this is my fi... (show quote)
Although I have a D5200 it is just the way it works so I would anticipate it also does on the D5300. Choose a 2-second delay, take a shot and then it returns to your previous single, L or H setting. So if I'm going to take more than a few tripod slow shutter shots, I get out my infrared remote ML-L3 as it will stay on either the 2-second delayed remote or you can just us the quick response setting as you are not touching the camera. I also set the remote control duration to 15m so it doesn't reset after not using the remote for the default of 1 min.
Oct 27, 2014 15:23:35 #
Re: the reply from Jeep for Larry -- The reason I'm surprised (and frustrated) is that my old trusty Nikon D80 did not revert to the standard shutter release setting. If I set it to release after a 2-second delay, it would hold that setting until changed. I'm surprised that the new models (your 5200, my 5300, etc.) took a step backward in that regard. I used to essentially always use the 2-second release as one final "anti-shake" step in shooting landscapes (yes, I always use a tripod). Next step: I'll call Nikon, and report back to all of you. Thanks!
Oct 30, 2014 21:00:56 #
Final update-- from Nikon itself: Nikon replied to my email inquiry, telling me: sorry, that's the way we built the camera. I can't believe that they would phase out such a useful feature, but they did. Thanks to all for your responses and suggestions. -- Kevin
Oct 30, 2014 22:16:04 #
IdahoGuy wrote:
Final update-- from Nikon itself: Nikon replied to my email inquiry, telling me: sorry, that's the way we built the camera. I can't believe that they would phase out such a useful feature, but they did. Thanks to all for your responses and suggestions. -- Kevin
I think they had complaints that people forgot they set it to 2 seconds for one shot and then missed other shots because they pressed the shutter and it delayed 2 seconds. So they made it automatically reset to last setting before self-timer.
Oct 30, 2014 22:34:11 #
Just like politics. Stupidity trumps Common Sense. No Offense.
You know the old saying,...."If it makes sense,..they won't do it that way"
You know the old saying,...."If it makes sense,..they won't do it that way"
Oct 31, 2014 00:23:41 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Just like politics. Stupidity trumps Common Sense. No Offense.
You know the old saying,...."If it makes sense,..they won't do it that way"
You know the old saying,...."If it makes sense,..they won't do it that way"
I'm with Idahoguy and would like it to stay set at least until powered off as it is a pain to take multiple delayed shots.
Oct 31, 2014 12:08:52 #
Typical lawyer: I say it was my "final reply," and then I keep talking. I'm going to write (by snail mail) to Nikon and ask them to explain the logic behind that decision, when ALL the other settings on the shutter release (wireless remote, even 2-second delay on wireless remote..., low and high-volume burst shots, everything else--except the good old fashioned 2-second delay) stays set until it is changed. I'll hope (against hope) that maybe it was an oversight and that they can do a firmware update to correct it. I'll let you all know how it turns out. Thanks for your responses.
Jun 22, 2016 23:10:04 #
IdahoGuy,
Did you ever get an answer about the shutter release?
I bought the D5300 recently and, frustratingly, spent the night in DC taking photos of Monuments whilst spending more time changing settings!
Thanks,
Richard
Did you ever get an answer about the shutter release?
I bought the D5300 recently and, frustratingly, spent the night in DC taking photos of Monuments whilst spending more time changing settings!
Thanks,
Richard
Jul 3, 2016 12:33:27 #
IdahoGuy wrote:
Hi. Been on the Hog for a year, but this is my fi... (show quote)
Yes, that's exactly what I have found using the 2-second delay. It works for only one shot. Very frustrating when you have your camera on a tripod and don't want any shake and want to keep shooting with the delay.
I have a remote that has a delay setting built in.
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