Nikon D3x Mode D'Emploi

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To take pictures in C

 (continuous high speed) and C

 (continuous 

low speed) modes:

Press the release mode dial 
lock release and turn the 
release mode dial to C

 or C

.

While the shutter-release button is pressed all the 
way down, pictures will be taken at the frame rate 
selected for Custom Setting d2 ([Shooting speed], pg. 321).

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In continuous high speed mode, the maximum frame rate for FX (36 × 24) 
format and 5 : 4 (30 × 24) images is 5 fps. The maximum frame rate for DX 
(24 × 16) format images can be chosen from 5, 6, and 7 fps using Custom 
Setting d2 ([Shooting speed], pg. 321) > [Continuous high-speed].

The maximum frame rate when recording NEF (RAW) images at a bit 
depth of 14 bits (pg. 69) is 1.8 fps, or 2.6 fps for DX format.

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The approximate number of images that can be 
stored in the memory buffer at current settings is 
shown in the exposure-count displays in the 
viewfinder and top control panel while the 
shutter-release button is pressed.

 

The illustration 

at right shows the display when space remains in 
the buffer for about 38 pictures.