The Release Mode Dial; Choosing A Release Mode - Nikon D780 Reference Manual

The Release Mode Dial

Rotate the release mode dial to choose the operation
performed when the shutter is released.

Choosing a Release Mode

Press the release mode dial lock release
on top of the camera and rotate the
release mode dial.
Mode
S Single frame
Continuous
C
L
low speed
The camera takes one photograph each time the
shutter-release button is pressed.
At default settings, the camera takes photos at
up to 3 fps while the shutter-release button is
pressed.
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The frame advance rate can be chosen using
Custom Setting d1 [CL mode shooting
speed]. Choose from values of from 1 to 6 fps.
Note, however, that regardless of the option
selected, the maximum frame advance rate
during live view is 3 fps.
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