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10Focus tracking with lock-on controls how the camera re-sponds to abrupt changes in focus distance. It can be used to prevent the camera from immedia
11Focusing with AutofocusBehind the Goal Example 1Photographers positioned behind the goal at a soccer match are faced with subjects that move unpredi
12Pitcher or Runner? Example 2Choose lower lock-on times for improved focus response when you may have to switch quickly between subjects at di erent
13Focusing with AutofocusThe Inside Track Example 3Choose longer lock-on times when photographing a runner on the inside track or in other situations
14At the Finish Line Example 4Selecting Release for Custom Setting a1 ensures a quick shutter response and faster frame advance rates.AF-C priority s
15Focusing with AutofocusPoor Lighting or Bad Weather Example 5Select Release + Focus for quick shutter response while slow-ing frame advance rates in
16If On is selected for ISO sensitivity > ISO sensitivity auto control in the shooting menu, the camera automat-ically adjusts ISO sensitivity if o
17A Daytime Stadium Match Example 6Auto ISO sensitivity control is ideal for scenes with large varia-tions in brightness.SunlightShade
18Choose the following ISO sensitivity settings:ISO sensitivity: 200ISO sensitivity auto control: OnMaximum sensitivity: 6400Minimum shutter speed: 1/
19Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shad-ows, creating photographs with natural contrast.A Daytime Stadium Match Revisited Example
2Table of ContentsUsing the Menus ... 4AutofocusAutofocusFocusing with Autofocus ...
20The following settings are recom-mended:Active D-Lighting High or NormalMetering Matrix 1Exposure mode e, f, or g 2ISO sensitivity ISO 1600 or less
21When On or On (Auto reset) is se-lected for Custom Setting b4 (Easy Exposure Compensation), exposure compensation can be set simply by rotating a c
22At default settings, image quality is not automatically ad-justed when you switch between FX and DX image areas. As a result, pictures taken using t
231 Choose shooting menu bank A.In the shooting menu, select Shooting menu bank. Highlight bank A and press J.2 Adjust settings for shooting menu bank
244 Adjust settings for shooting menu bank B.Sample settings are listed below:Image quality: JPEG neImage size: LImage area: DX format (24 × 16)•••5
25FX and DX FormatsShooting menu bank can also be assigned to the “button + dials” options for Custom Settings f5 (Assign preview button) and f6 (Assi
26Although maximum frame advance rate when FX format is selected for image area is xed at 9 fps, the maximum frame rate for DX format can be selecte
27You may notice a drop in peripheral illumination (vignett-ing) with certain lenses, particularly at maximum aperture. This can be corrected using th
28The D3 supports vibration reduction with VR lenses. Turn vi-bration reduction o when shooting at fast shutter speeds. Other vibration reduction se
29VR modeVR modeSuggested forSuggested forNot suggested forNot suggested forOFFMoving subjects (e.g., shut-ter speeds of 1/500 s or faster)—NORMAL (O
3Image QualityImage QualityFX and DX Formats ...22Vignette Control...
30The table below describes the focus modes available with the following lenses:AF-S NIKKOR 400 mm f/2.8G ED VRAF-S NIKKOR 500 mm f/4G ED VRAF-S NIKKO
31Select Save/load settings > Save settings in the setup menu to save current camera settings to the memory card in Slot 1 (if the memory card is
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4Using the MenusUse the G button, J button, and multi selector to navigate the menus.1: Move cursor up2: Select high-lighted item or display sub-menu3
53 Select a menu.Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected men
6Using the Menus7 Highlight an option.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.8 Select the highlighted item.Press J to select the high-lighted item (some
7The a Autofocus group in the rst level of the Custom Settings menu contains a variety of advanced autofocus options. This chapter details options
83 Choose an option for Custom Setting a1.Choose whether the camera gives priority to focus or to shutter re-sponse in focus mode C.4 Choose an option
9Focusing with Autofocus5 Choose an option for Custom Setting a4.Choose how quickly the camera responds when an object moves between the subject and t
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