Nikon D3 - Manual (Page 26)

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Although maximum frame advance rate when FX format is
selected for image area is fi xed at 9 fps, the maximum frame
rate for DX format can be selected from 9, 10, and 11 fps
using Custom Setting d2 (Shooting speed). Note that at
settings of 10 and 11 fps, focus will be fi xed at the setting for
the fi rst photograph in each series, and exposure may be
fi xed at the value for the fi rst photograph in each series if
the subject is poorly lit.
Frame Rate (Continuous High-Speed Release Mode)
The camera has four shooting menu banks (A, B, C, and D).
Diff erent combinations of shooting menu settings can be
stored in diff erent banks, allowing the user to switch instant-
ly from one combination to another using the Shooting
menu bank option in the shooting menu.
Shooting Menu Banks
Image Quality FX and DX Formats