3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

About the RAW Format

The RAW format assumes that the image will undergo post-processing with a personal computer. Special knowledge is required, but you can use the bundled software to obtain the desired effect. <1> images are processed according to the white balance, color space, and processing parameters set at the time of shooting. Image processing refers to adjusting the RAW image’s white balance, contrast, etc., to create the final image. Note that direct printing and print ordering (DPOF) will not work with RAW images.

Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image-Recording Quality

Image-recording quality

Image File Size (Approx. MB)

Possible Shots

73

3.6

66

 

 

 

83

1.8

133

 

 

 

74

2.2

112

 

 

 

84

1.1

221

 

 

 

76

1.2

195

 

 

 

86

0.6

380

 

 

 

1+73

 

18

 

 

 

1+83

 

22

 

 

 

1+74

–

21

 

 

1+84

23

 

 

 

 

1+76

 

23

 

 

 

1+86

 

25

 

 

 

1

8.7

27

 

 

 

¡The number of possible shots applies to a 256MB CF card.

¡The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting (p.48) are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 with [Parameter 1] set). The actual single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, shooting mode, ISO speed, parameters, etc.

¡In the case of monochrome images (p.59), the file size will be smaller so the number of possible shots will be higher.

¡On the top LCD panel, you can check the remaining number of images the CF card can record.

¡A different image-recording quality can be set separately for the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.

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