Canon 4463B019, EOS 550D Select [Quality], Select the image-recordingquality

3Setting the Image-recording Quality

You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 17.9, 8.0, or 4.5 megapixels) and the image quality.

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Select [Quality].

Under the [1] tab, select [Quality], then press <0>.

X[Quality] will appear.

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>.

Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)

	Quality			Pixels	File Size	Possible	Maximum
				Recorded	(MB)	Shots	Burst
73	High quality			Approx. 17.9	6.4	570	34
				megapixels
83					3.2	1120	1120
				(18M)
74	Medium quality		JPEG	Approx. 8.0	3.4	1070	1070
				megapixels
84					1.7	2100	2100
				(8M)
76	Low quality			Approx. 4.5	2.2	1670	1670
				megapixels
86					1.1	3180	3180
				(4.5M)
1		High quality		Approx. 17.9	24.5	150	6
				megapixels
1+73					24.5+6.4	110	3
				(18M)

*Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 4GB 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.

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