Canon 450D, Xsi 3Setting the Image-recordingQuality, Quality, Quality, Select [Quality], Select the image-recordingquality, Guide to Image-recordingQuality Settings

3Setting the Image-recording Quality

You can select the pixel count (approx. 12.2, 6.3, or 3.4 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>.

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.

Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings

	Quality		Pixels	File Size	Possible	Maximum
				(Approx. MB)	Shots	Burst
73		High	Approx. 12.2	4.3	460	53
83		quality	megapixels (12M)	2.2	880	880
74		Medium	Approx. 6.3	2.5	770	770
84		quality	megapixels (6.3M)	1.3	1470	1470
76		Low	Approx. 3.4	1.6	1190	1190
86		quality	megapixels (3.4M)	0.8	2290	2290
1		High	Approx. 12.2	15.3	120	6
1+73		quality	megapixels (12M)	15.3+4.3	99	4

*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.

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