Nikon D3X - Continuous Mode

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Continuous Mode
To take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous
low speed) modes:
1 Select CH or CL mode.
Press the release mode dial
lock release and turn the
release mode dial to C
H or CL.
2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
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).
A Continuous High Speed
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.
A Buffer Size
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.
Release mode dial
SHOOT
CUSTOM