Join Ben Long for an in-depth discussion in this video Self-timer, part of Nikon D5100 Essential Training.
Most people have used a self-timer on a camera.…You balance the camera on a rock or something and you point it at your friends,…and then you set it off and run back and try to get in the frame and look…natural before the camera takes a picture.…It works the same way on your digital camera.…The self-timer is a Release mode, so I changed it in just the way I would change…any other Release mode.…I've highlighted Release mode here.…You can see I'm currently in Single frame.…I'm going to go down here to self-timer, and it's reminding me that it's a 10-second timer.…I'm going to hit OK.…
So now the way this works is I press the shutter button, the camera starts…beeping, and flashing its auto focus assist lamp.…This is giving me time to run around and get in front of it.…When it gets within two seconds it starts doing that and then takes the shot.…The self-timer on the 5100 has some very nice options.…You can change the number of shots that will be taken when it finally fires. You…can change the duration of the timer.…
Author
Ben Long
Released
11/18/2011- What is an SLR?
- Attaching a lens to a camera
- Deciding how many batteries and media cards are needed
- Setting Auto mode
- Changing ISO
- Changing image format and size
- Manually selecting a focus point
- Correcting exposure while shooting
- Controlling white balance
- Using a driver and self-timer
- Auto exposure bracketing
- Selecting a picture style
- Using Live View
- Shooting video
- Using custom functions, such as ISO expansion and mirror lockup
- Cleaning the camera and sensor
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 23s
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What is an SLR?3m 50s
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How to use this course1m 46s
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1. Getting to Know Your Nikon Digital SLR
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Basic camera anatomy2m 48s
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Batteries and media cards2m 41s
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Powering up1m 28s
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Setting the date and time2m 20s
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Formatting the media card1m 22s
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Holding the camera2m 40s
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2. Shooting in Auto Mode
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Setting auto mode1m 31s
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The viewfinder display3m 55s
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The LCD screen2m 14s
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Autofocus basics2m 32s
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Lens controls1m 5s
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Using flash in Auto mode1m 37s
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Image review2m 2s
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Image playback2m 49s
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The Info Edit button1m 3s
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3. Shooting in Program Mode
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Program mode1m 3s
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Exposure compensation2m 48s
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Metering revisited1m 51s
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Changing ISO1m 51s
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Flexible program2m 59s
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Image format and size4m 19s
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4. Controlling Autofocus
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Focus modes2m 9s
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Manual focus2m 38s
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5. Controlling White Balance
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Auto white balance2m 16s
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White balance presets2m 5s
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Manual white balance4m 1s
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6. Understanding Release Modes
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Continuous mode3m 31s
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Quiet mode55s
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Self-timer1m 40s
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7. Understanding Exposure Control Options
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Metering modes2m 32s
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Exposure lock1m 22s
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Aperture Priority mode3m 50s
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Shutter Priority mode3m 26s
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Manual mode2m 37s
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Exposure bracketing2m 17s
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Active D-lighting2m 9s
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High ISO noise reduction2m 21s
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HDR2m 47s
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Multiple exposures1m 26s
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8. Learning More Playback Options
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Metadata display3m 31s
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Creating folders1m 31s
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9. Shooting with Scene Modes
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What is a scene mode?1m 8s
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Scene modes and image format2m 23s
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10. Shooting with Flash
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Fill flash49s
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Flash exposure compensation1m 52s
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Red-eye reduction1m 32s
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Slow sync flash2m 33s
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11. Shooting with Picture Controls
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Picture controls defined1m 56s
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Selecting a picture control1m 54s
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Modifying a picture control1m 18s
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12. Using Live View
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Activating Live View2m 24s
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Focusing in Live View2m 54s
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Live View drawbacks2m 5s
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13. Shooting Video
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Focusing and menu options3m 17s
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Movie playback1m 11s
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14. Customizing Menus and Settings
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What are custom settings?1m 42s
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Self-timer1m 20s
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File number sequence1m 18s
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Exposure Delay mode1m 9s
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Assign Fn button50s
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Assign AE-L/AF-L button1m 18s
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15. Retouching Images
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Applying image retouching1m 32s
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NEF (RAW) processing1m 32s
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16. Taking Care of Your Camera
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Camera and sensor cleaning1m 32s
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Firmware updates1m 39s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye22s
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