Choosing A Release Mode - Nikon D3X User Manual

Choosing a Release Mode

The camera supports the following release modes:
Mode
S
Single frame
C
L
Continuous
low speed
C
H
Continuous
k
high speed
a
Live view
E
Self-timer
M
UP
Mirror up
*Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto
exposure, a shutter speed of
Custom Setting d2 (pg. 321) at default values, and memory remaining in
memory buffer.
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Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release
button is pressed.
While shutter-release button is held down, 1–5 frames per
*
second .
While shutter-release button is held down, camera records
up to 5 frames per second
(24 × 16)] is selected for [Image area]; see page 60).
Frame pictures in monitor (pg. 90). Recommended at high
or low angles or in other situations in which viewfinder is
hard to use or when enlarged view in monitor can assist in
obtaining very precise focus.
Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused
by camera shake (pg. 100).
Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto
or close-up photography or in other situations in which the
slightest camera movement can result in blurred
photographs (pg. 102).
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(5–7 fps when [DX format
s or faster, remaining settings other than