Nikon D5100 Reference Manual - Page 53

zMore on Photography (All Modes) Release Mode Choose from the following release modes: Mode Description 8 Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. I Continuous: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 4 frames per second. E z Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 37). " Delayed remote: Shutter is released 2 s after shutter-release button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 37). # Quick-response remote: Shutter is released when shutter-release button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 37). Quiet shutter release: As for single frame, except that mirror does not click back into place J while shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame mode. Also, beep does not sound when camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display. Information display P button 2 Display release-mode options. Highlight the current release mode in the information display and press J. 35