5_Burst mode

You can choose whether your Nikon takes a single shot or a burst of images when you press the shutter release. Here’s when and why to use the different drive modes

Most Nikons have two main drive modes, single and continuous. In single shot drive mode, your camera will take one shot when you fully press the shutter release, but won’t take another until you lift your finger off the release and press it again. This is perfect if you only want to take one shot at a time, but for moving subjects it’s often better to switch to continuous shooting mode, as this enables you to fire off a burst of images when you hold down the shutter release. Capturing the decisive moment when shooting action or movement is partly Once you’ve set continuous drive mode it’s not just a case of keeping your finger on the shutter release and hoping you’ll get the shot. The best way to use this mode is to shoot