Nikon D7100 Product Manual - Page 86

Frame Advance Rate The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option chosen for image area (0 63) and, when an NEF (RAW) image quality option is selected, the NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 67). The table below gives the approximate frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and the remaining settings at default values. Image area DX (24×16) 1.3× (18×12) Image quality JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW) 14-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW) 14-bit NEF (RAW) Approximate frame advance rate CL CH 1-6 fps 6 fps 1-5 fps 5 fps 1-6 fps 7 fps 6 fps k 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 (0 79, 81), or when the battery is low. 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 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. A See 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 the number of pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see page 348. 58