Nikon D200 D200 User's Manual - Page 36

Reference-Choosing a Shooting Mode Reference: More on Photography Choosing a Shooting Mode Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration. Mode Description S Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer. CL While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1-4 frames per Continuous second.* Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d4 (Shooting low speed Speed; 158). CH While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 5 frames Continuous per second.* Use to photograph moving objects or to capture a fleeting high speed expression on portrait subjects. Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera Self-timer shake ( 83). MUP Mirror up Press shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to take photograph (shutter will be released automatically if shutter-release button is not pressed for 30 s after mirror up). Mirror will be lowered after shutter is released. Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs. Note that autofocus, metering, and framing can not be confirmed in the viewfinder while mirror is raised. * Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buffer. To choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired setting. 26