Nikon D850 - Release Mode; Choosing a Release Mode

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Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the
release mode dial lock release and turn
the release mode dial so that the pointer
aligns with the desired setting.
Choosing a Release Mode
Mode Description
S
Single frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the
shutter-release button is pressed.
CL
Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom
Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 114, 264).
CH
Continuous high speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera takes photographs at frame rate given in “Power Source
and Frame Rate” (0 114). Use for active subjects.
Q
Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that the mirror
does not click back into place while the shutter-release button is
fully pressed, allowing the user to control the timing of the click
made by the mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame
mode. In addition, a beep does not sound regardless of the
setting selected for Beep options > Beep on/off in the setup
menu (0 274).
QC
QC (quiet continuous) shutter-release: While shutter-release button is
held down, camera records up to 3 frames per second. Camera
noise is reduced.
E
Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 116).
Pointer