Nikon D90 - Manual (Page 84)

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Release Mode
Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a
continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with a remote control.
To choose the release mode, press the I button and rotate the main command dial
until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.
A The 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 frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the
memory card slot will light.
Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, 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.
Mode Description
8 Single frame
Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is
pressed. Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can
be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer.
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Continuous low
speed
Camera records 1–4 frames per second while shutter-release button is
held down (pg. 65).
* Frame rate can be chosen with Custom Setting d6
(CL mode shooting speed; pg. 182).
9
Continuous
high speed Camera records up to 4.5 frames per second while shutter-release
button is held down (pg. 65).
*
$ Self-timer
Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake
(pg. 66).
" Delayed remote Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Use for self-portraits (pg. 68).
# Quick-response
Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Use to reduce blurring
caused by remote camera shake (pg. 68).
* Average frame rate with an EN-EL3e battery, manual focus, manual or shutter-priority auto
exposure, a shutter speed of 1 /
250
s or faster, other settings (with the exception of Custom
Setting d6 in the case of continuous low speed mode) at default values, and memory
remaining in memory buffer.
I button Main command dial Control panel