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Live View (Tripod mode) shooting
RAW mode selection
Lossless compressed file format is recommended for RAW recording
• With lossless compressed format, RAW file size can be reduced without degrading the
maximum image quality. In normal shooting, this mode is recommended.
Utilizing Contrast-
detect AF
Contrast-detect AF allows focusing
on anywhere in the frame, regardless
of the 51 AF points, enabling a
greater variety of composition in
tripod shooting.
Precise manual focusing is also easy
by magnifying the desired portion in
the monitor.
D3X + AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm
f/2.8G IF-ED
Manual exposure, 1/160 s, f/13
Select NEF (RAW) bit depth according to your needs
• 12-bit option is recommended when higher-speed recording is required in continuous
shooting, while 14-bit option is recommended when picture quality is a priority.
Exposure preview
• Current exposure settings can be confirmed in the monitor.
• Set Active D-Lighting to “off”, as exposure cannot be
previewed while it is activated.
12-bit
14-bit
Phase-detection AF
Contrast-detect AF
1x
Approx. 13x
It is possible to magnify the view in the
monitor during Live View up to approx.
13x for accurate focus check.
(See p. 95 of D3X User’s Manual)
Compressed
RAW
Lossless
compressed
RAW
Uncompressed
RAW