3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

About RAW

The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted to digital data which is recorded on the CF card as is. The RAW image is transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) is used to adjust the image as needed. From the RAW image, the software can develop and generate the adjusted image in the desired type such as JPEG or TIFF.

About sRAW

This is a small RAW image which is one-fourth (approx. 2.5 megapixels) the size of a normal RAW image. As with RAW images, sRAW images can be developed and adjusted with the provided software. This image type is handy when you do not need a very high resolution as a normal RAW image.

Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting

The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicated on the preceding page is the number of continuous shots that can be taken at one time based with a 1 GB CF card. The maximum burst depends on the image-recording quality, drive mode, subject, CF card brand, and other variables.

It is displayed in the viewfinder on the bottom right. If the maximum burst is 99 or higher, “99” will be displayed.

The maximum burst is displayed even when a CF card is not in the camera. Make sure that a CF card is loaded before taking a picture. The maximum burst for <o> is displayed regardless of the drive mode setting.

If the viewfinder displays “99” for the maximum burst, it means the maximum burst is 99 or higher. If 98 or lower is displayed, the maximum burst is 98 or lower. If you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase. After all the captured images are written to the CF card, the maximum burst will be as listed on the preceding page.

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