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Whats the difference between D3 and D4 in an automatic transmission?
Ive driven standard all my life and i just switched over to my first automatic. theres a D4 and a D3 (as well as 2 and 1).. now i understand that D4 is to be used bc it gives u 4 gears to shift thru in comparision to D3, which is 3 gears... but is it ever appropriate to use D3 on a regular basis? Like city driving, is it beneficial to use it when city driving or is it just another option?
to the guy up there no automatic cars don't have a clutch because they don't actually change gears they use power transfer between gears, which is why the motion of an automatic feels so continuous as opposed to the small stop in motion in a manual gearbox. only automatic cars that have a clutch are the new nissan gt-r and the new lancer evo X.
The 1 in your transmission means that the transmission is locked on 1st gear usually never use this.
The 2 means your car is locked in 2nd gear use this when coming out on hazardous conditions i.e. snow, rain, etc. it will start your car moving at a higher gear which will in turn prevent wheel spin( loss of traction).
The D3 is used when climbing up a steep hill it will shift your car to a lower gear so your rpm's climb and you can maintain constant speed also use this when going down a steep hill as it will slow down your car, reduce wear and prevent overheating on your brakes. D3 is also useful in stop-and-go traffic because it will keep your transmission from switching back and forth between 3rd and 4th which burns more gasoline.
and D4 well that opens up all the gears for all your other situations.
So if you leave it in D3, then the car can only use 1,2 or 3 gears.
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Basically on automatics, you ONLY use them when you are pulling out of snow, climbing steep hills, etc.
when a car climbs a steep hill, and the gears is in too high, the clutch (yes automatics have clutch) can actually start to slip and eventually destroy the tranny.
Also as cars gets old, the weak engine can actually die if it is climbing too steep a hill on high gear.
Good Luck...
Is the Nikon D3 good for basic photography or just sports?
I'm shooting with a D80 right now and I understand the leap that is the D3. However, I want to shoot full-frame images and this is really my only option. I've been told by some photographers that the D3 is just a sports camera and will be useless for studio /outdoor artistic shots. What do you guys say?
That's ridiculous, the D3 can be used for whatever you want it for. Just choose the lens that fits what you are shooting and you are good to go.
The real beauty of the D3 spec is in the sensors low noise and wide tonal range which makes it perfect for any kind of photography.
Chris
this time, and it is good for everything. It has plenty of resolution
for studio and artistic shots, and the reviews that I have read on
this camera have all been great. I use a D300 as an all around
camera in my studio and it handles everything great, and the D3
is supposed to be a step up from the D300.
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http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/5047/camera-test-nikon-d3.html
Why would someone say such rubbish to you?
Get some new friends.
If the D3 is good for sports then it is very good for everything else.
It even has a mode to create a 4:5 image ratio to mimic medium format cameras. This was done with the studio photographer in mind.
Is there a digital camera comparable to the Nikon D3 but less expensive?
I am attending an art school for photography and need a really good digital, but the Nikon D3 which they encourage is way out of my price range--come on, I'm a student!! Is there anything nearly as good but less expensive?
I have to scratch my head and wonder why a school would want a student starting out in photography to go out and buy one of the industry's top end cameras?!?!? As an art director in a communications firm, we successfully produce photography with much more moderate equipment.
I can recommend Nikon D200 and D80 bodies as very cost-effective platforms to start with. They have more features than most photographers will ever use. The D300 is a fairly recent addition and exceeds the capabilities of the D200. What's more important for your needs is to spend the money on what's really critical... the glass on the front of the camera. Don't be talked into buying consumer grade "super" zooms and budget lenses. Do your homework here and find good quality prime lenses whenever possible. Once you've got the process and techniques down, then you can move up to a high-end body and take the lenses with you.
You want to graduate, don't you?
D80 @ $800
D200 @ $1200
Being a good photographer has little to do with how expensive your camera is. Work on your technique and save your money for good glass. You can always upgrade the camera later on. Buying the top of the line Nikon is overkill for someone just starting out.
If you don't mind the field of view crop, choose the Nikon D300 or perhaps the Canon 40D.
On a strict budget, the Nikon D80 is a good choice too. It's a great performater without the heavy price tag.
If you are really on a tight budget, the Canon XT and Nikon D40 will do what you need, but their megapixel numbers may not be enough for stock photography. It will depend upon your needs whether these are suitable for you. For most people, these cameras will suffice though and are still better than a point and shoot with bigger megapixel numbers.
You may also consider the previous D200/D2X generation, it's very good and far less expensive...
But, you know, even a $500 D40 or a second hand D70 is enough to learn anything about photography...
What's the difference between having it gear D4 than D3?
My car is automatic just wondering when exactly you should have it on D3 or D4? Also theres a just a 2 at the bottem. . I know the are they have to do with switching gears but when should you drive on D3 compared to D4? Does it save you gas?
D4 is what you want to use most of the time. That will have the transmission shifting into the highest gear (4th) when the speed and engine load are correct for it, causing the engine rpms to be at their lowest for the speed, and saving you gas. D3 would be used only when you want to make it easier for the engine to pull, as when climbing a mountain, of pulling a trailer uphill. But, mostly, use D4.
D3 would be when you need a bit more power, maybe going up a hill, and it'd downshifting and upshifting too much. Sometimes it can't decide which gear it wants to stay in.
You'd also put it in D3 (or even 2) on a big downhill to let your engine help brake of slow you down, instead of riding the brakes.
Drive safe.
What is the purpose of D2 and D3 for on my automatic shifter?
What is the purpose of the D2 and D3 for automatic car's shifters and how can you take advantage of it to improve acceration?
D2 locks your trannie in second gear, and D3 locks it in third gear. Those gears work well on slick roads, ice, snow, etc. In some cars they will also act as a brake going down steep grades. This is not always the case some shift in to neutral.
Some people think they are smarter than the engineers that design the automatic trannies, and manually shift into a higher gear at a given point on the tact. Sometimes this is true, but it takes lots of practice, and if you don`t use it you loose it. But even then you will not usually out run the radar gun.
2 is for climbing hills and gives your transmission an assist not to go into an upper gear until your speed needs the efficiency.
3 is for regular flat ground driving and the transmission figures when to change from 1 to 2 to 3.
Some intellectually-challenged people think that the shifters are for racing:
1 = start of acceleration
2 = when you start to redline in 1
3 = for when you start to redline in 2
and "R" is for RACE !!!!
Just kidding! R is for reverse. <grin>
Lenny
Is it possible to install a Pioneer Avic-D3 in a 1996 Blazer LS?
I have a 1996 Blazer LS with all factory radio and dash. I would like to get a Avic-D3 but I do not know if it will fit. Does anybody know if it will fit, I will make custom fittings for it. Thanks.
This is a picture of the cars dash. It is the exact car.
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4cacfg7
Making that fit would definitely require cutting both of the front dash bezel and the sub-dash structure. It's not just the height that's an issue; the depth is greater than the factory radio also. I'd suggest using a single-DIN unit like the AVIC-N3, with the appropriate mounting kit.
Edit: Actually, the factory radio comes with a dash pocket mounted underneath that can be removed for more space, so you probably wouldn't have to cut the front dash piece after all; you might actually need to find a way to fill in a gap around the new head unit. I'm pretty sure you'll still have to cut away some rear dash structure to take care of the mounting depth issue, however; and it would be tricky to make it look good in the dash.
What is the recommended flashgun for the Nikon D3?
I own the D3 and I have recently got into professional photography i have a job coming up and was wondering what flashgun is recommended for the D3 as i have just moved over from Canon.
SB800, SB600, or SB400 will work and you'll have full iTTL functionality.
Older Nikon flash guns as well as other 3rd party flash guns
(Metz, etc.) will also work but you won't have full iTTL feature set.
Additionally you can 'probably' also use the Nikon Macro flash (R1, R1 C1) systems but you should check directly with Nikon for that.
HTH
Did I ruin my transmission driving in D3 and what is the difference between D3 and D4?
I was driving home today from work, a 24 mile drive, and was noticing that my RPM gauge was running high at 4500rpm while doing 70mph down the highway. At first I thought it might be my transmission going bad, then about 3 miles from home I realized I was in D3 instead of my usual D4. I didn't want to switch over while driving down the road since I thought it would drop the transmission like all the stories I have heard.
What is the difference between 2, D3, and D4? I just know to put it in D4 and drive. Did I ruin my transmission by driving in D3? The car is a 1997 honda civic with 98,500 miles.
you did not go a great distance so its unlikely there will be any damage. D3 should be used for city (stop & go) driving ,while D4 is used for long distance and freeway driving. As a precaution pull the trans dipstick and first look at the fluid level. It should indicate the proper level on the stick.Second ,smell the fluid.If there is a burnt smell,look at the color of the fluid,it should be red.If it is dark red to brown,have the trans serviced right away.
What are your opinions about the sudden interest in the research community on vitamin D3?
Have you started taking vitamin D3 in response to the popular press on D3 research
I don't pay attention to the "popular" press, but I have been impressed with the emerging research regarding Vit D.
I have started to take a Vit D supplement, and believe that the "official" recommendations will soon follow.
What happens when the gear moves from D3 to R when the car is running with the engine stopped.?
Hi,
One my friend moved the car gear from D3 to R when the car was running with its engine stopped with a speed of 20-30mph. The car made a cranky noise and stopped...it restarted though but he can not use the reverse gear. What this would have caused inside the car? Can this spoil the entire tranmission....and if not then what level of damage it might cause.