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Archive 2011 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Hi there!

I've just bought Nikon MB-D10 battery grip for my Nikon D700, and I just can't shoot at 8fps. I know that because I've used the bracketing trick for getting 8fps without grip before and it was lot faster. I have 8x AA's in the grip.

Things I've tried:

- setting up RAW to 12bit
- reattaching the batteries
- setting up MB-D10 battery to use up first
- reading manual (

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I really need help, in few day's I am leaving for a trip to Spain to shoot a great Downhill event and I kinda need 8fps and the long lasting battery

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Thanks.

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May 13, 2011 at 07:36 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

have you set the camera to use the grip battery first?

Herb...

May 13, 2011 at 07:42 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

That's correct...... You need to use the D2 series battery in the D700 - which requires buying a special tray for the grip. Sorry to give you the bad news. but if you get that - then 8fps is possible.

May 13, 2011 at 07:43 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Thanks for an answer.

Yes I have, forgot to type it in there.

Matt.

May 13, 2011 at 07:45 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

apparently you can get 8fps from AA's.... but also the EN-EL4 batteries. just looked it up....

May 13, 2011 at 07:46 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Depends what lens you also have. I just threw my battery pack in with the 8 AA's to try your case and with my Sigma 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 only 5 FPS. I placed my Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG and now it shows 8FPS. Remember to adjust your frame capture from CL -> CH on your dial.

Your question just showed me something new, cool. Now I know too. So I'm going to assume some CPU lenses are too slow for 8FPS.

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May 13, 2011 at 07:48 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

lxdesign wrote:
That's correct...... You need to use the D2 series battery in the D700 - which requires buying a special tray for the grip. Sorry to give you the bad news. but if you get that - then 8fps is possible.

Thanks for an answer.

What do you mean by D2 series battery?
With MB-D10 comes 2 different battery trays, one for 8x AA's and second for EN-EL4a Nikon battery.

Matt.

May 13, 2011 at 07:49 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

At the moment I'm using 50mm 1.8 Nikkor but I don't think thats the issue, cause it's the same on my Nikkor 70-200 2.8 as well.

A friend of mine has the same setup, using 8xAA's and it's working for him...

May 13, 2011 at 07:50 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

montyjack wrote:
At the moment I'm using 50mm 1.8 Nikkor but I don't think thats the issue.

A friend of mine has the same setup, using 8xAA's and it's working for him...

Well if your positive your lens is compatible than you have a setting issue on the camera itself, its the only other thing. 2xAA's will give 8FPS with the right lens.

May 13, 2011 at 07:52 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Shasta wrote:
Well if your positive your lens is compatible than you have a setting issue on the camera itself, its the only other thing. 2xAA's will give 8FPS with the right lens.

I have no idea, but I might reset the firmware...

May 13, 2011 at 07:59 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Make sure you are in AF-C mode and that in custom settings menu (the pencil) you have menu item a1 set to "Release". And the bracketing trick you are talking about ignores auto focus. If you really want 8fps switch your lens to manual focus.

May 13, 2011 at 07:59 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

When you press the info button, how many FPS are shown in the lower left hand corner?

I don't see why the lens will matter and 8x AAs shouldn't be a problem either. Try setting it to manual focus, just in case its not set to release unless it has focus confirmation. Also make sure that ADL and the NR settings are turned off. I also think Auto ISO bumps it down to 7.5.

May 13, 2011 at 07:59 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

unrlmth wrote:
When you press the info button, how many FPS are shown in the lower left hand corner?

I don't see why the lens will matter and 8x AAs shouldn't be a problem either. Try setting it to manual focus, just in case its not set to release unless it has focus confirmation. Also make sure that ADL and the NR settings are turned off. I also think Auto ISO bumps it down to 7.5.
It says 5fps.....! Just noticed that.
(other things done but no result)

May 13, 2011 at 08:04 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Herb is correct you must set in the camera to use the grip batteries first....

May 13, 2011 at 08:04 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

DocRobster wrote:
Herb is correct you must set in the camera to use the grip batteries first....

Already did it, no result.

May 13, 2011 at 08:06 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

Turn off all image adjustments (vinjetcorrection) d-lightning, autoiso etc. Make sure that the BP-sign is shown in the upper window. Be sure the Left hand dial is turned to continous mode high.

May 13, 2011 at 08:08 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

And as you said, 12BIT raw!

May 13, 2011 at 08:09 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

brace wrote:
Turn off all image adjustments (vinjetcorrection) d-lightning, autoiso etc. Make sure that the BP-sign is shown in the upper window. Be sure the Left hand dial is turned to continous mode high.
I did turn off all image adjustments ( no result ) but there is no BP sign in my upper window. What does it mean and how can I turn it on? (if it's a setting issue)

Ofc I have continuous mode high.

May 13, 2011 at 08:09 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

brace wrote:
And as you said, 12BIT raw!

I'm at 14bit RAW and at 8 FPS and I did not make any of the changes some have suggested to get the 8FPS.

May 13, 2011 at 08:15 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · D700 /w MB-D10 not at 8fps

But still, when I press info button, it is showing 5fps not 8fps... Any other ideas please

May 13, 2011 at 08:19 AM

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