Nikon 5100 shutter release mode problem: When I set my shutter release on my 5100 to continuous, after one or two shots it automatically reverts to single shot release. This is...

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Nikon 5100 shutter release mode problem

Dec 17, 2017 09:28:23 #

BarbK Loc: Cinnaminson, NJ

When I set my shutter release on my 5100 to continuous, after one or two shots it automatically reverts to single shot release. This is especially annoying when shooting snow geese taking off. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks in advance for any help.

Dec 17, 2017 09:38:10 #

Spider223

Is it actually switching to single shot mode, or have you outrun the buffer? If you are shooting in RAW or RAW/JPG it's easy to outrun the buffer, as it slows down to save the photos to the SD card. Just a thought...

If that is the problem, try just shooting in JPG mode for shots you want continuous mode.

Dec 17, 2017 09:43:56 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Look too at what size, type and speed of SD card you're using.

Dec 17, 2017 09:45:36 #

BarbK Loc: Cinnaminson, NJ

Thanks. I never thought of that.

Dec 17, 2017 09:46:41 #

BarbK Loc: Cinnaminson, NJ

Spider223 wrote:

I am shooting in RAW/fine so that is probably the reason. Thanks.

Dec 17, 2017 21:29:42 #

This chart is from Nikon's specifications for the D5100. It should be able to buffer 10 shots when set to RAW + JPEG fine. After that, the memory card speed could slow it down.

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Dec 18, 2017 07:44:26 #

rstipe Loc: S. Florida

Barb, take a look at the card you're using. Should be a class 10. Also if you shoot in RAW the buffer will be overrun.

Dec 18, 2017 08:16:40 #

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Sounds like you are filling the buffer as others have stated. I don't think the camera will change modes on its own. With a buffer a that small it will fill up pretty fast.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

Dec 18, 2017 09:02:18 #

BarbK Loc: Cinnaminson, NJ

Thanks that explains it.

Dec 18, 2017 09:02:57 #

BarbK Loc: Cinnaminson, NJ

rstipe wrote:

Barb, take a look at the card you're using. Should be a class 10. Also if you shoot in RAW the buffer will be overrun.

Thanks will do.

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