D300 live view
If there is no way to use that combination of settings in camera, then a remote control, either wired or wireless may be an option if it is something you may want to do often.
Many years ago I bought a copy of the Nikon MC-36 wired remote control for 1/10th the price to use with the D200, then D300, D300S and now D500. Not only is it a remote, but it is also an intervalometer which has some options the internal intervalometer doesn't do, mainly the unlimited number of shots. It also enables shutter speeds for as long as you want beyond the standard 30 second limit.
I also have a wireless remote control by Phottix, not sure which model, and that enables remote firing from up to 100 feet, though I have never tried it from that distance.
They both connect via the 10 pin socket on the from of the camera.
Many years ago I bought a copy of the Nikon MC-36 wired remote control for 1/10th the price to use with the D200, then D300, D300S and now D500. Not only is it a remote, but it is also an intervalometer which has some options the internal intervalometer doesn't do, mainly the unlimited number of shots. It also enables shutter speeds for as long as you want beyond the standard 30 second limit.
I also have a wireless remote control by Phottix, not sure which model, and that enables remote firing from up to 100 feet, though I have never tried it from that distance.
They both connect via the 10 pin socket on the from of the camera.
Thank you, redhed 17 for your comments, my problem was ,I was focusing on the moon in l/v and did not want the shakes. Now realise I have to focus and then leave l/v to engage self timer.As many people do, I have a wireless remote but have never got around to using it ,now is the time ,regards anfielder
Quote:Thank you, redhed 17 for your comments, my problem was ,I was focusing on the moon in l/v and did not want the shakes. Now realise I have to focus and then leave l/v to engage self timer.As many people do, I have a wireless remote but have never got around to using it ,now is the time ,regards anfielder
If you are focusing using the Live View, which I do of the Moon, once you have focus, if you are manually focusing, turn off the Live View and use whatever other settings you want. If you are using the Live View and the Auto Focus, again, once focus is achieved turn off the Live View and the AF, and do whatever you want. The Moon isn't going out of focus unless you nudge the lens.
Sometimes with the Moon I will use the Mirror Lockup and the remote control to minimise shutter shake, which is similar to Live View, but you can use things like the timer, and you are not using as much power by powering the rear LCD at the same time.
