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You can select the pixel count (approx. 12.2, 6.3, or 3.4 megapixels)
and the image quality.
1Select [Quality].
Under the [1] tab, select [Quality],
then press <0>.
X[Quality] will appear.
2
Select the image-recording quality.
For your reference, the respective quality’s
megapixel count (
***M
), image size in
pixels (
****x****
), and the number of possible
shots
[***]
will be displayed. Select the
desired quality, then press <
0
>.
A different image-recording quality can be
set separately for the Basic Zone modes
and Creative Zone modes.
In the Basic Zone modes, 1 and
1+73 will not be displayed as
an option.
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and
Standard Picture Style.
*
The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending
on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Custom Functions, and other settings.
3
Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings
Quality Pixels
File Size
(Approx. MB)
Possible
Shots
Maximum
Burst
73 High
quality
Approx. 12.2
megapixels (12M)
4.3 460 53
83 2.2 880 880
74
Medium
quality
Approx. 6.3
megapixels (6.3M)
2.5 770 770
84 1.3 1470 1470
76 Low
quality
Approx. 3.4
megapixels (3.4M)
1.6 1190 1190
86 0.8 2290 2290
1High
quality
Approx. 12.2
megapixels (12M)
15.3 120 6
1
+
73 15.3 + 4.3 99 4