How to silence shutter on D300s

[ccommins]

I have a D300s, I want to silence the shutter. I have gone through the manual and can find it anywhere. Does

anyone know where in the menu I can find the setting.

Thanks

Carol

[ShunCheung]

<p><strike>Set it to S</strike> on the dail where you set frame rate to single, CL and CH, on the top left side of the camera when you are behind the camera.</p>

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Sorry, I meant set it to the quiet mode there.

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[kfoster70]

<p>Carol,</p>

<p> You must be thinking of point and shoot cameras or cell phones that have an electronic sound to simulate shutter sounds. The D300s has a mechanical shutter and mirror. You can not turn off the noise they make.</p>

[Matt Laur]

<p>Carol is probably asking about the "Quiet Mode." Just turn the release mode dial to "Q" and there you have it.</p>

[kris-bochenek]

<p>Look in your manual P 86 there is a section about Q - quiet mode.</p>

[kris-bochenek]

<p>Man Matt was 1 minute faster</p>

[jay_drew]

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<p >You could custom fit Velcro to the camera body & attach dull colored neoprene wetsuit material the other side of the Velcro. Viola, greatly reduced noise plus a more stealthy profile. Keep all LCDs turned off, like film photographers used to do. Think concerts closed to photography. Etc. Also reduced temptation of theft due to its plain, non expensive non Nikon look. (Remove stupid Nikon, Canon, etc neck strap, as I do. I use a 30yr old 2” wide black leather neck strap that looks like it just came off it's 7^th world tour) Better shock resistance. The possibilities are endless. </p>

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[ccommins]

Thank you so much for all your help. The quiet mode is so much better. This is not as easy camera. I was use to a D80, much lighter and more user friendly. Draw back is the noise at high ISO. The weight of this camera makes it harder to hand hold, so I have to use a tripod. Its a learning process.

Thanks again.

[Matt Laur]

<p>You'll come to love that camera, Carol. Wait until you've shot in a situation that really takes advantage of its much more sophisticated AF system. The D80 can't hold a candle to it, in that regard. Low light, moving subjects ... the D300 will really shine for you. Have fun! Only tackle a feature or two at a time, and before you know it, it will be completely second nature, and you'll be quite glad to have those externalized controls.</p>

[richardsnow]

<p>Carol, I moved from a D90 to a D300s recently. I have absolutely no regret in making the move. I'm exceptionally pleased with the AF system, ultra fast shutter speed, and easy access to the controls I use most. I'm in love with the AF-ON button. For most of my shooting I turn off the shutter-release focus and only use the AF-ON button.</p>

<p>The weight of the camera, IMHO, is actually a blessing when working with heavier lenses (70-200mm f/2.8). The balance of the whole kit makes the weight much more bearable for me.</p>

<p>Best of luck with your new camera.</p>

<p>RS</p>

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[ccommins]

Matt & Richard, This is a great camera, there is so much to learn about it. I agree with Matt about tackling a few features at one time. I am so glad that I have PN members to turn to with my questions.