D300, Down to 3 frames/sec

[roman_thorn1]

Hi all! My D300 frame rate seems considerably slower then what it should be. Even with my MBD10, set to CL and

7/fps, it still seems much too slow........more like 3/fps. Any ideas?

[jwhite3.0]

<b>Even with my MBD10, set to CL and 7/fps</b>

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Did you mean CH, continuous high? What's your CL set to, I think the highest for CL is 5 fps but I need to check?

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Lots of factors: 12-bit vs 14-bit files? are you using EN-EL4a or AA batteries in grip? I've heard that if you AA drain to near empty you can't get 8fps (never verified), shutter speed, are you choosing in the menu to use grip battery first then camera battery, and how are you testing this fps (good lighting, nice contrasty target, timing, etc.)

[paul_de_ley]

Are your CF cards fast enough?

[hans_janssen]

The CF speed has nothing to do with it, but what could be is that your shutterspeed is too long.

[liljuddakalilknyttphotogra]

Roman,

 

there's only so many things that could cause this.

 

1, 14-bit - - if in 14-bit then you get only 2,5fps no matter what.

2, Big battery or AA batteries in the grip

or 3, your shutter speed is just too long

 

past those things - - there's something wrong with the camera.

 

But start by checking that you're in:

 

1. 12-bit

2. using the EN-EL4a or AA batteries

and 3. your shutter speed.

 

Good luck

 

Lil :)

[eric_arnold]

"Even with my MBD10, set to CL and 7/fps, it still seems much too slow"

 

try setting it to CH. CL is 'continuous low'; CH is 'continuous high'.

[kevinwalsh]

If you only get three frames at a time, you probably have three frame bracketing turned on. Check that and try turning it off.

[elmroc]

Also..you can adjust the CL setting. I forget which custom menu it is, but the CL frame rate IS adjustable from 2 frames up to 5 or 6 frames.

[fhmillard]

D-Lighting also affects frame rate.

[ShunCheung]

See this thread:

http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00QN1n

 

Most likely, you are using 14-bit capture or you are using bracketing, perhaps unintentionally.

[wpahnelas]

just checking -- has your D300 always been "slow", or has it become slower lately?

 

i agree with the above suggestions, especially the Ch setting and the Cl mode shooting speed (d4) setting.

 

with the grip, your D300 should fire way faster than 3fps.

[paul_de_ley]

Thanks Hans, so would a standard SanDisk 4Gb card with only 3 Mb/sec write speed allow you to shoot at the same fps as a an Extreme Ducati 4Gb writing at 30 Mb/sec?

[joe_a2]

Paul.... Yes, the standard card is just as fast as the Ducati unless/until you fill the buffer. It will have no effect on the initial burst rate.

[roman_thorn1]

Hi! Thanks everyone. So it turns out that I have been shooting in 14 bit. Question? What if any differences will I see in 12 bit?

[peter_berger]

No. Shoot in 12 bit.

[peter_berger]

Sorry, I misread your question. The answer is "You won't see any visual differences at all. The main difference is that your

camera will shoot faster."

[kpataky]

The #1 thing that causes this to happen is that Active D Lighing is set to either Low, Medium or High in the Shooting Menu. Make sure it is set to Off.

[Albins images]

<p >Thank you so much, everyone 'from 2008'!!!~!<br />I just bought a second-hand D300 in good condition.<br />Checked some things with the seller - everything seemed more than fine.<br />Personalised some settings.. and it became very slow!~</p>

<p > </p>

<p >You just saved my day! Back at 12 bit it works beautifully.</p>