Nikon D300 User Manual page 116

Here are the screens and steps to choose one of the
slot functions, including Overflow, Backup, or
JPEG secondary
Figure 3-9. D300S Choosing the Secondary slot function
1. Select Secondary slot function
and scroll to the right.
2. Choose one of the three selections we discussed
previously from the
3. Press the
My Recommendation: When I'm just out shooting for fun
or for any type of photography where maximum image
capacity is of primary importance, I select Overflow. This
causes the camera to fill up the primary card and then
automatically switch to the secondary card for increased
image storage. If I'm shooting images that I cannot afford to
lose, such as at a unique event like a wedding or baptism, I'll
often use the Backup
image.
If I want both a RAW and JPEG file, I'll use the
primary, JPEG secondary
(see Figure
Secondary slot function
OK button to lock it in for use.
function for automatic backup of every
function. This lets me have the best
3-9):
from the
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Secondary
RAW primary,
Shooting Menu
screen.
RAW