Drive Modes
Single image shooting -it does exactly what is says. Every time you press the shutter button it records a single image. In fact, the camera will still take just one image even if you keep your finger down on the shutter button.
Continuous shooting - When using this drive mode, your camera will take photos for as long as you keep your finger pressed down on the shutter release button - or until the camera’s buffer (its temporary memory) or memory card is full. when using continuous shooting mode you will also want to consider which AF mode to use. Something else to consider is that most modern cameras now offer two continuous shooting drive modes: high and low, however, be warned that some cameras struggle to focus continuously when shooting at these high frame rates.
Self-timer - When using the self-timer drive mode, your camera will wait specific number of seconds before releasing the shutter and taking the picture.
Remote release - Some cameras now offer a remote release mode that allow you to fire the shutter using a wireless remote control.
Mirror lock-up - To help minimize the blur caused by camera shake, most DSLR cameras feature what is called the Mirror Lock-up mode. However, just to confuse things, this option isn’t always found in your main Drive Mode setting menu. Often it is tucked away elsewhere within you main menu system.
Auto-Exposure Bracketing - Your camera’s auto-exposure bracketing mode is another useful feature that photographer use quite often. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of bracketing, generally it means taking a series of images, each at slightly different settings and choosing the best one.
