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From Nikon's website:
The following information pertains to the D3 digital-SLR camera buffer memory expansion service. When buffer memory is expanded, the number of shots possible with a single burst of continuous shooting is increased. This increase in shooting performance will expand the range of shooting possibilities. See the chart below for more details.
Fee and Return
The cost is $500.00 plus your state tax. Customer is responsible for
all shipping costs. Please allow up to two weeks time for the Buffer
Memory Expansion service; should more time be required, the user will
be informed.
Taking advantage of the buffer memory expansion service
Requests for Buffer Memory Expansion service will be accepted beginning
July 30, 2008. Before sending your camera, please note all of your
settings as this service will reset the camera to the original, default
settings. This service will only be performed by Nikon Inc. service
facilities in Melville or El Segundo.
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Approximate number of images possible per burst of continuous shooting
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FX-Format
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DX-Format
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Image Quality
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Image Size |
Before
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After
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Before
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After
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NEF (RAW)
(12-bit lossless compressed) |
-
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18
|
43
|
28
|
68
|
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NEF (RAW)
(14-bit lossless compressed) |
-
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16
|
36
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25
|
58
|
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NEF (RAW)
(12-bit compressed) |
-
|
20
|
44
|
36
|
87
|
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NEF (RAW)
(14-bit compressed) |
-
|
16
|
37
|
29
|
64
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NEF (RAW)
(12-bit uncompressed) |
-
|
17
|
38
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25
|
61
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NEF (RAW)
(14-bit uncompressed) |
-
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16
|
36
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22
|
54
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TIFF (RGB)
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Large
|
17
|
35
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20
|
46
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Medium
|
19
|
42
|
25
|
59
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Small
|
25
|
61
|
41
|
101
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JPEG Fine
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Large
|
52
|
119
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130
|
130
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Medium
|
92
|
130
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130
|
130
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Small
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96
|
130
|
130
|
130
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JPEG Normal
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Large
|
74
|
130
|
130
|
130
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Medium
|
98
|
130
|
130
|
130
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Small
|
100
|
130
|
130
|
130
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JPEG Basic
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Large
|
79
|
130
|
130
|
130
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Medium
|
100
|
130
|
130
|
130
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Small
|
100
|
130
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130
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130
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Test conditions:
High ISO NR set to Off, Active D-Lighting set to Off, Image authentication set to Off, focus-mode selector set to [C] or
[M], exposure mode set to [S] or [M], shutter speeds of 1/250 or faster, ISO sensitivity set to 200, release mode dial set to
[CH] continuous high speed, Shooting speed set to 9 fps (FX format) or 11 fps (DX format), with 2 GB SanDisk Extreme
IV (SDCFX4) memory card.
*All other settings at default values
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