Nikon D90 Self-timer question

[docphysics]

The default time on the Nikon D90 self-timer is for 10 seconds. Does anyone know how to change it to some other time? I can't figure it out, and manual doesn't seem to help me. Thanks!

 

[jcblitz]

4 seconds on google. C3 in menu.

 

[docphysics]

Oh crud, I saw that link but didn't bother to hit it cuz I thought it was just someone shooting multiple images, not showing how to set it. Thanks!

 

[PhotoXopher]

For what it's worth, I set mine to the maximum.

 

[docphysics]

Yea, the 10 seconds wasn't working for me. Just trying to grab some quick images of the moon.

 

[PhotoXopher]

The moon?

The moon doesn't require a long exposure... in fact you dont' want a long exposure.

Try the following, and experiment a little:

Manual mode
Shutter speed = to zoom (200mm = 1/200th for example)
Aperture @ f/8

See how that looks, if it's too dark change aperture to f/5.6 if it's too light change it to f/11 for starters.

Enjoy!

 

[docphysics]

Ahhhh.... ok thanks! I had my aperture to small at f/11 and f/16. Pics weren't looking good. Thanks!!!!

 

[PhotoXopher]

Have fun and please post your best attempts, the moon can be challenging - but fun as well.