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... area]; Recommended at high a or low angles or in other situations in which viewfinder is held down , 1-9 frames per second * (9-11 fps when [DX format k high speed (24 × 16)] is pressed. CL Continuous low speed While shutter-release button is Live view hard ... and memory remaining in monitor (pg. 90). Frame pictures in memory buffer. 86 Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: Mode Description S Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release Single frame button is selected for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused Self...
... area]; Recommended at high a or low angles or in other situations in which viewfinder is held down , 1-9 frames per second * (9-11 fps when [DX format k high speed (24 × 16)] is pressed. CL Continuous low speed While shutter-release button is Live view hard ... and memory remaining in monitor (pg. 90). Frame pictures in memory buffer. 86 Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: Mode Description S Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release Single frame button is selected for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused Self...
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...). The maximum frame rate for DX (24 × 16) format images can be chosen from 9, 10, and 11 fps using Custom Setting d2 ([Shooting speed], pg. 320) > [Continuous high-speed] (note that can be fixed at the...mode dial to CH or CL. A Buffer Size The approximate number of images that at 10 and 11 fps, focus will be fixed at the value for the first shot in each burst and when poorly lit, ...exposure will be taken at the value for FX (36 × 24) format and 5 : 4 (30 × 24) images is pressed. The illustration at ...
...). The maximum frame rate for DX (24 × 16) format images can be chosen from 9, 10, and 11 fps using Custom Setting d2 ([Shooting speed], pg. 320) > [Continuous high-speed] (note that can be fixed at the...mode dial to CH or CL. A Buffer Size The approximate number of images that at 10 and 11 fps, focus will be fixed at the value for the first shot in each burst and when poorly lit, ...exposure will be taken at the value for FX (36 × 24) format and 5 : 4 (30 × 24) images is pressed. The illustration at ...
D3 User's Manual
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The CLS-compatible D3 can be used for flash photography when an optional Speedlight is inadequate, but also to fill in shadows, illuminate back-lit subjects, and even to ... a series of photographs to be taken at the same flash level. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync (pg. 200): Allows the flash to be used not only when natural lighting is mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the...
The CLS-compatible D3 can be used for flash photography when an optional Speedlight is inadequate, but also to fill in shadows, illuminate back-lit subjects, and even to ... a series of photographs to be taken at the same flash level. • Auto FP High-Speed Sync (pg. 200): Allows the flash to be used not only when natural lighting is mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the...
D3 User's Manual
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... auto (A) selected automatically if non-CPU lens is attached without specifying lens data using [Non-CPU lens data]. 6 Selected with flash unit. 7 Select [1/250 s (Auto FP)] for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with flash unit. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync speed], pg. 325). 8 CPU lens required...
... auto (A) selected automatically if non-CPU lens is attached without specifying lens data using [Non-CPU lens data]. 6 Selected with flash unit. 7 Select [1/250 s (Auto FP)] for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 4 Selected with flash unit. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync speed], pg. 325). 8 CPU lens required...
D3 User's Manual
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... main flash. Avoid moving objects. This mode is recommended for approximately one -second shutter-release delay, this mode (available only with Auto FP sync High-Speed Sync). Tripod is lit. 197 In exposure modes e and g, Rear-curtain slow rear-curtain sync is required. Owing ...Red-eye reduction to one second before the shutter closes. Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is only available in subject's eyes to contract, reducing "red-eye" effect ...
... main flash. Avoid moving objects. This mode is recommended for approximately one -second shutter-release delay, this mode (available only with Auto FP sync High-Speed Sync). Tripod is lit. 197 In exposure modes e and g, Rear-curtain slow rear-curtain sync is required. Owing ...Red-eye reduction to one second before the shutter closes. Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is only available in subject's eyes to contract, reducing "red-eye" effect ...
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...studio flash systems, as follows when a Speedlight is used with optional SB-800 and SB-600 flash units when [1/250 s (Auto FP)] is selected for Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync speed], pg. 325). l 3 Flash range varies with optional Speedlight. A Shutter Speed...correct synchronization can not be used : Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page e Set automatically by camera (1/250 s-1/60 s) 1, 2 Set automatically 118 f Value selected by user (1/250 s-30 s) 2 by camera 120 g Set automatically by camera (1/250 s-1/60 s) 1, 2 Value selected 122 h Value selected by user (1/250 s-30...
...studio flash systems, as follows when a Speedlight is used with optional SB-800 and SB-600 flash units when [1/250 s (Auto FP)] is selected for Custom Setting e1 ([Flash sync speed], pg. 325). l 3 Flash range varies with optional Speedlight. A Shutter Speed...correct synchronization can not be used : Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page e Set automatically by camera (1/250 s-1/60 s) 1, 2 Set automatically 118 f Value selected by user (1/250 s-30 s) 2 by camera 120 g Set automatically by camera (1/250 s-1/60 s) 1, 2 Value selected 122 h Value selected by user (1/250 s-30...
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... mode with VR lenses. A The Memory Buffer Regardless of the memory buffer. Continuous low-speed Choose the frame advance rate for Custom Setting d3, shooting will slow when the memory buffer fills. d2: Shooting Speed Choose the maximum frame advance rate for DX format (pg. 61) ...information on the capacity of the option selected for CL (continuous lowspeed) mode from 9 (the default setting), 10, and 11 frames per second (fps). d3: Max. Option Description In CH (continuous high-speed) mode, the frame advance Continuous high-speed rate for CH (continuous highspeed) and CL (...
... mode with VR lenses. A The Memory Buffer Regardless of the memory buffer. Continuous low-speed Choose the frame advance rate for Custom Setting d3, shooting will slow when the memory buffer fills. d2: Shooting Speed Choose the maximum frame advance rate for DX format (pg. 61) ...information on the capacity of the option selected for CL (continuous lowspeed) mode from 9 (the default setting), 10, and 11 frames per second (fps). d3: Max. Option Description In CH (continuous high-speed) mode, the frame advance Continuous high-speed rate for CH (continuous highspeed) and CL (...
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...-speed sync is used , 1/250 s (Auto FP) shutter speed is faster than 1/250 s. 1/250 s (default) Flash sync speed set to 1/250 s. 1/200 s Flash sync speed set to 1/200 s. 1/160 s Flash sync speed ... speed set to 1/60 s. An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in exposure mode e or g, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250 s in the viewfinder and top control panel. A Fixing Shutter Speed at the...
...-speed sync is used , 1/250 s (Auto FP) shutter speed is faster than 1/250 s. 1/250 s (default) Flash sync speed set to 1/250 s. 1/200 s Flash sync speed set to 1/200 s. 1/160 s Flash sync speed ... speed set to 1/60 s. An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in exposure mode e or g, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250 s in the viewfinder and top control panel. A Fixing Shutter Speed at the...
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... SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 325 Speedlight, choose [1/250 s (Auto FP)] for 96, 305 Custom Setting a2 ([AF-S priority selection]), shutter release is disabled if camera is unable to focus when focus mode S is in focus mode C: use . Camera is selected in menu operation. 227 277 • Press shutter-release button...
... SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 325 Speedlight, choose [1/250 s (Auto FP)] for 96, 305 Custom Setting a2 ([AF-S priority selection]), shutter release is disabled if camera is unable to focus when focus mode S is in focus mode C: use . Camera is selected in menu operation. 227 277 • Press shutter-release button...
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Option d1 [Beep] (pg. 319) [Shooting speed] (pg. 320) d2 [Continuous high-speed] [Continuous low-speed] d3 [Max. continuous release] (pg. 320) d4 [File number sequence] (pg. 321) [Control panel/viewfinder] (pg. 322) d5 [Rear control panel] [Viewfinder display] d6 [Shooting info .... 326) e3 [Modeling flash] (pg. 326) e4 [Auto bracketing set] (pg. 327) e5 [Auto bracketing (Mode M)] (pg. 328) e6 [Bracketing order] (pg. 329) Default Off 9 fps 5 fps 130 On ISO sensitivity Frame count Auto Off Off 1/250 s 1/60 s On AE & flash Flash/speed MTR > under > over n 421
Option d1 [Beep] (pg. 319) [Shooting speed] (pg. 320) d2 [Continuous high-speed] [Continuous low-speed] d3 [Max. continuous release] (pg. 320) d4 [File number sequence] (pg. 321) [Control panel/viewfinder] (pg. 322) d5 [Rear control panel] [Viewfinder display] d6 [Shooting info .... 326) e3 [Modeling flash] (pg. 326) e4 [Auto bracketing set] (pg. 327) e5 [Auto bracketing (Mode M)] (pg. 328) e6 [Bracketing order] (pg. 329) Default Off 9 fps 5 fps 130 On ISO sensitivity Frame count Auto Off Off 1/250 s 1/60 s On AE & flash Flash/speed MTR > under > over n 421
D3 User's Manual
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...continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), a (live view), E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up) • DX format (24 × 16): Up to 9 fps (CL) or 9-11 fps (CH) • Other image areas: Up to 8, 12, 15, or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire... Combined CPU and AI Exposure mode Programmed auto with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 9 fps Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration Exposure Metering Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) TTL exposure metering...
...continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), a (live view), E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up) • DX format (24 × 16): Up to 9 fps (CL) or 9-11 fps (CH) • Other image areas: Up to 8, 12, 15, or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire... Combined CPU and AI Exposure mode Programmed auto with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 9 fps Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration Exposure Metering Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) TTL exposure metering...
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...NTSC and PAL Version 1.3a with finetuning; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected n 431 compatible flash units White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image ...sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with type A HDMI connector; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with SB-800, or System (CLS) SU-800 as commander and SB-800, SB-600, or SB...
...NTSC and PAL Version 1.3a with finetuning; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected n 431 compatible flash units White balance White balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image ...sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with type A HDMI connector; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with SB-800, or System (CLS) SU-800 as commander and SB-800, SB-600, or SB...
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... bracketing, 134, 327, 328 [Auto bracketing (Mode M)], 328 [Auto bracketing set], 327 [AE & flash], 327 [AE only], 327 [Flash only], 327 [WB bracketing], 327 Auto FP high-speed sync, 190, 197, 325 [Auto image rotation], 349 Auto meter off, 317 [Auto meter-off delay], 317 Auto-area AF, 76, 77 Autofocus..., 128 maximum, 84, 220 minimum, 116, 426 Aperture-priority auto, 122 [Assign AE-L/AF-L button], 338 [Assign FUNC. Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).
... bracketing, 134, 327, 328 [Auto bracketing (Mode M)], 328 [Auto bracketing set], 327 [AE & flash], 327 [AE only], 327 [Flash only], 327 [WB bracketing], 327 Auto FP high-speed sync, 190, 197, 325 [Auto image rotation], 349 Auto meter off, 317 [Auto meter-off delay], 317 Auto-area AF, 76, 77 Autofocus..., 128 maximum, 84, 220 minimum, 116, 426 Aperture-priority auto, 122 [Assign AE-L/AF-L button], 338 [Assign FUNC. Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in brackets ([ ]).
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...histogram, 233, 282 [Rotate tall], 287 S S (single-point AF), 76 S (single-servo AF), 74, 80 S (small), 69 [Save/load settings], 355 Saving camera settings, 355 [Self-timer delay], 318 Sensitivity, 107 [Set Picture Control], 166 [Monochrome], 168 [Filter effects], 171, 173 [Toning], 171, 173 [Neutral], 168 [...data, 235, 236, 237 [Shooting info display], 323 Shooting menu, 290 [Shooting menu bank], 291 [Shooting speed], 320 Shutter speed, 120, 127 auto FP high-speed sync, 190, 197, 325 flash sync speed, 197, 325 lock, 127 Shutter-priority auto, 120 Shutter-release button, 3, 56 [Shutter-release ...
...histogram, 233, 282 [Rotate tall], 287 S S (single-point AF), 76 S (single-servo AF), 74, 80 S (small), 69 [Save/load settings], 355 Saving camera settings, 355 [Self-timer delay], 318 Sensitivity, 107 [Set Picture Control], 166 [Monochrome], 168 [Filter effects], 171, 173 [Toning], 171, 173 [Neutral], 168 [...data, 235, 236, 237 [Shooting info display], 323 Shooting menu, 290 [Shooting menu bank], 291 [Shooting speed], 320 Shutter speed, 120, 127 auto FP high-speed sync, 190, 197, 325 flash sync speed, 197, 325 lock, 127 Shutter-priority auto, 120 Shutter-release button, 3, 56 [Shutter-release ...
D3 Professional Technical Guide
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... Mode) Although maximum frame advance rate when FX format is selected for DX format can be selected from one combination to another using Custom Setting d2 (Shooting speed). Shooting Menu Banks The camera has four shooting menu banks (A, B, C, and D). Different combinations of 10 and 11 fps, focus will be fixed at the setting.... 26 Note that at settings of shooting menu settings can be stored in different banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from 9, 10, and 11 fps using the Shooting menu bank option in each series, and exposure may be fixed at...
... Mode) Although maximum frame advance rate when FX format is selected for DX format can be selected from one combination to another using Custom Setting d2 (Shooting speed). Shooting Menu Banks The camera has four shooting menu banks (A, B, C, and D). Different combinations of 10 and 11 fps, focus will be fixed at the setting.... 26 Note that at settings of shooting menu settings can be stored in different banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from 9, 10, and 11 fps using the Shooting menu bank option in each series, and exposure may be fixed at...