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<blockquote data-quote="jdeg" data-source="post: 10939" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Here are some beginner tips and settings for the new D3100 user:</p><p></p><p>Modes:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">P = Programmed Mode</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">S = Shutter priority auto</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A = Aperture priority auto</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">M = Manual</li> </ul><p>Next to the mode dial you'll find the Release modes. They are in this order:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Single Frame - One photo is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Continuous - The camera records about 3 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is pressed.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Self-timer - The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Use for self-portraits.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Quiet shutter release - As for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings.</li> </ul><p>Focus Modes:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AF-A - Auto-servo AF - Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AF-S - Single-servo AF - For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AF-C - Continuous servo AF - For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">MF - Manual focus</li> </ul><p><strong>Post any tips you have for the D3100 here</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Please post question in a new thread under this forum.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdeg, post: 10939, member: 1"] Here are some beginner tips and settings for the new D3100 user: Modes: [LIST] [*]P = Programmed Mode [*]S = Shutter priority auto [*]A = Aperture priority auto [*]M = Manual [/LIST] Next to the mode dial you'll find the Release modes. They are in this order: [LIST] [*]Single Frame - One photo is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. [*]Continuous - The camera records about 3 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is pressed. [*]Self-timer - The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Use for self-portraits. [*]Quiet shutter release - As for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings. [/LIST] Focus Modes: [LIST] [*]AF-A - Auto-servo AF - Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. [*]AF-S - Single-servo AF - For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. [*]AF-C - Continuous servo AF - For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. [*]MF - Manual focus [/LIST] [B]Post any tips you have for the D3100 here[/B]. [B]Please post question in a new thread under this forum.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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