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3Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the 
main command dial to choose a shutter 
speed of Bulb (A) or Time ( %).
4Open the shutter.
Bulb : After focusing, press the shutter-releas e button on the camera or optional 
WR-1, WR-T10, or MC-DC2 all the way down.
 Keep the shutter-release button 
pressed until the exposure is complete.
Time : Press the shutter-release button on th e camera or optional remote control, 
remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down.
 If the exposure is 
started by pressing the shutter-releas e button on the optional ML-L3 remote 
control, pictures are taken in “Time” ( %) mode even when “Bulb” ( A) is 
selected for shutter speed.
5Close the shutter.
Bulb : Take your finger off the shutter-release button.
Time : Repeat the operation performed in Step 4.
 Shooting ends automatically 
after thirty minutes.
Main 
command dial Bulb
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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and  U2 positions on the mode dial.
Saving User Settings
1Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.
2Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments  to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed 
(modes  S and  M), aperture (modes  A and  M), exposure and flash compensation, 
flash mode, focus point, metering, auto focus and AF-area modes, bracketing, 
and settings in the shooting ( 0224) and Custom Settings ( 0229) menus (note 
that the camera will not store the options selected for  Storage folder, File 
naming , Image area , Manage Picture Control , Remote control mode 
(ML-L3) , Multiple exposure , or Interval timer shooting ).
3Select Save user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Save user settings  in the setup 
menu and press  2.
4Select  Save to U1  or Save to U2 .
Highlight Save to U1  or Save to U2  and 
press  2.
Mode dial
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5Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings  and press J to 
assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 
to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.
Recalling User Settings
Simply rotate the mode dial to  U1 to recall the 
settings assigned to  Save to U1, or to U2 to recall 
the settings assigned to  Save to U2.
Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for  U1 or  U2 to default values:
1Select  Reset user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Reset user settings  in the setup 
menu and press  2.
2Select  Reset U1  or Reset U2 .
Highlight  Reset U1 or Reset U2  and press  2.
3Reset user settings.
Highlight  Reset and press  J.
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Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock 
release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.
Choosing a Release Mode
ModeDescription
SSingle frame: Camera takes one photograph each time 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 d5 ( CL mode shooting speed, 
0 58, 239).
 Lower built-in flash ( 0120); continuous release is  not available while flash 
is raised.
CH
Continuous high speed : While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 
photographs at frame rate given on page 58. Use for moving subjects.
 Lower built-in 
flash ( 0120); continuous release is not  available while flash is raised.
J
Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that mirror does not click back into place 
while shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing user to control timing of click 
made by mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame mode.
 In addition, beep 
does not sound regardless of setting  selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 238).
ESelf-timer : Take pictures with the self-timer ( 059).
MUP
Mirror up : Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up 
photography or in other situations in whic h the slightest camera movement can result 
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Frame Advance Rate
The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option 
chosen for image area (063) and, when an NEF (RAW ) image quality option is 
selected, the NEF (RAW ) bit depth ( 067).
 The table below gives the approximate 
frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 ba ttery, continuous-servo AF, manual or 
shutter-priority auto expo sure, a shutter speed of 
1/250s or faster, and the remaining 
settings at default values.
Frame rate drops at slow shutter speeds  or very small apertures (high f-numbers), 
when vibration reduction (available with VR  lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control is 
on ( 079, 81), or when the battery is low.
Image areaImage qualityApproximate frame advance rate
CLCH
DX (24×16) JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW ) 1–6 fps 6 fps
14-bit NEF (RAW) 1–5 fps 5 fps
1.3× (18×12) JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW )
1–6 fps7fps
14-bit NEF (RAW) 6 fps
AThe Memory Buffer
The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary 
storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are 
being saved to the memory card.
 Up to 100 photographs can 
be taken in succession; note, however, that the frame rate will 
drop when the buffer is full ( t00).
 The approximate number 
of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is 
shown in the exposure-count displays in the viewfinder and 
control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed.
 The illustration at right shows the 
display when space remains in the buffer for about 17 pictures.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the 
memory card slot will light.
 Depending on shooting conditions and memory card 
performance, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes.
 Do not remove the 
memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out .
 If 
the camera is switched off while data remain in  the buffer, the power will not turn off until all 
images in the buffer have been recorded.
 If the battery is exhausted while images remain in 
the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory 
card.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a 
single burst, see Custom Setting d6 ( Max. continuous release, 0 240).
 For information on 
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Self-Timer Mode
The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before 
shooting, mount the camera  on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level 
surface.
1Select self-timer mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and turn 
the release mode dial to  E.
2Frame the photograph and focus.
In single-servo autofocus ( 071), photographs 
can only be taken if the in-focus ( I) indicator 
appears in the viewfinder.
3Start the timer.
Press the shutter-release button all the way 
down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp will 
start to flash.
 Two seconds before the 
photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will 
stop flashing.
 The shutter will be released about 
ten seconds after the timer starts.
To turn the self-timer off before a photograph  is taken, turn the release mode dial to 
another setting.
DUsing the Built-in Flash 
Before taking a photograph with the flash in  P,  S,  A , M , or  0 modes, press the  M (Y ) button to 
raise the flash and wait for the  M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder ( 0119).
 
Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started. Note that 
only one photograph will be taken when the flash fires, regardless of the number of 
exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 ( Self-timer; 0 237).
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ACover the Viewfinder
When taking photos without your eye to the 
viewfinder, remove the DK-23 rubber eyecup 
( q ) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap 
as shown ( w).
 This prevents light entering via 
the viewfinder interfering with exposure.
 Hold 
the camera firmly when removing the rubber 
eyecup.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the duration of th e self-timer, the number of shots taken, and 
the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3 ( Self-timer; 0 237).
 For information on 
setting a beep to sound during the timer count-down, see Custom Setting d1 ( Beep; 0 238).
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Mirror up Mode
Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the 
mirror is raised.
 Use of a tripod is recommended.
1Select mirror up mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and 
rotate the release mode dial to  M
UP.
2Raise the mirror.
Frame the picture, focus, and then press the 
shutter-release button the rest of the way down 
to raise the mirror.
3Ta k e  a  p i c t u r e.
Press the shutter-release button all the way 
down again to take a picture.
 To  p r e v e n t  
blurring caused by camera movement, press the 
shutter-release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord or wireless 
remote controller ( 0309, 310).
 The mirror lowers when shooting ends.
DMirror Up
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be  framed in the viewfinder and autofocus 
and metering will not be performed.
AMirror up Mode
A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the 
mirror is raised.
ASee Also
For information on using the optional ML-L3 re mote control for mirror-up photography, see 
page 127.
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