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Nikon Coolpix S10
Nikon Coolpix S10
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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Daniel (Galileo) 1 pts

Minimum time for Interval Timer Shooting

Hi !

I am considering buying the Coolpix S10. Regarding the Interval Timer Shooting, what is the minimum time I can set this option ? I have checked the user manual (page 57) but I did not find what was the minimum time ? I see an image (page 58) where you can choose between 30sec, 1min, 5min, 10min and 30min. but I do not know if I can put any other value than those I see on the image. I would like to take a picture every 2-3 secs max but just press the button once. Is it possible ?

Thank you !
Daniel
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28731 pts
March 20, 2007 11:13 PM
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Hi Daniel,
This can get a little confusing, for sure. Interval Timer Shooting is time lapse, and the only intervals you can choose from are those listed (one picture every 30 seconds, all the way up to 30 min, an hour, etc.) until the mem card is full (1800 photos, I think?) So the answer to that is, you can't set the ITS to fire any more rapidly than every 30 seconds.

But there is another mode on the camera- continuous mode- which is designed to take multiple shots in a row. This camera averages anywhere from 1 shot/ second to 1.5 shots/ second in continuous mode. Typically in continous mode, you just hold the shutter down and it will fire until you let it up (or you run out of space).

This model also has something called multi-shot 16, which takes 16 pics in a row (push once) and makes them into a collage. Good for moving objects.

So, basically the answer to your question is, it depends on why you want to take multiple pictures when it comes to deciding if this camera will work. If you want time lapse/ interval photos (set it to fire at intervals, push button once then walk away) then you can only choose 30 second intervals or higher. But if you're asking because you want to take photos of a moving subject or lots of quick photos in a row (while holding the camera), then the Continuous/ Burst modes might get you through.

Hope that helps.
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Daniel (Galileo) 1 pts
March 21, 2007 5:53 AM
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Hi Brenda,
Thank you for your answer. It helped me understand better. I think that continous mode will do what I would like to do. If I buy this camera, I will let the group know how it turned out. Again, thank you and good day !
Daniel
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28731 pts
March 21, 2007 11:55 PM
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You're very welcome. If you're still curious, here is a pretty good explanation of continuous mode in general; that may help you know for sure if it's what you need. Also, keep in mind that a high speed memory card will improve the speed of continuous shooting, so that may be worth the investment if you need speed! Good luck and let us know how it goes, I am curious about this camera myself. =)
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