self-timer

[hilary110]

using the nikon d3100, if you are using the timer, is there a way of setting the focus on your lens without a remote cable? Thanks!

[IABoomer]

If you can put something in place for you as a stand-in, you could set the focus on that item, flick the focus selector on the lens to manual (so the camera wouldn't try to re-focus) then take your spot with the timer active.

Otherwise, I don't think the camera has the ability to start the timer then focus just before the shot instead of focusing first, then running the timer.

[Nicole]

What IABoomer said. But I'll also follow that up with a link to an article I always found useful: I’m ready for my closeup: 6 methods for perfectly focused self-portraits | Photodoto

[AnonymousKiwi1]

Originally Posted by Nicole

What IABoomer said. But I'll also follow that up with a link to an article I always found useful: I’m ready for my closeup: 6 methods for perfectly focused self-portraits | Photodoto

I just love the last tip in that tutorial

"Be extremely awesome."

Words to live by.

[Murtasma]

You could try this wireless remote.

Wireless Remote Shutter N3 for Nikon D90 D7000 D3100 as MC-DC2 | LinkDelight Limited