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How many frames the camera takes per shutter press — single, continuous burst, or self-timer.
Single shot fires one frame. Continuous (burst) fires as long as you hold the shutter, at the camera's frames-per-second rate — essential for action so you can pick the peak moment. High-speed bursts fill the buffer fast and eat card space. The self-timer delays the shot (sharp tripod shots, getting in the photo).
Use this when
- Landscapes, portraits: single shot
- Sports, wildlife: high-speed continuous
- Tripod / long exposure: 2s self-timer
Common mistake: Shooting action one frame at a time and missing the peak moment.