Nikon D5100 Reference Manual - Page 74

Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 170). 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 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. Press the G button to display the menus. z Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose a starting time. Choose from the following starting triggers. • To start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed; proceed to Step 3. • To choose a starting time, highlight Start time and press 2 to display the start time options shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. 3 Choose the interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Press 2 to continue. 56