Setting up Cards, Folders, and Files

Determining Write Speed You can determine the speed at which your camera writes data to the memory card. Write speeds are measured in Megabytes per second (Mbytes/sec).

NOTE: Write speed improves if you turn the Image LCD off when capturing images.

For the Most Accurate Write 1. If an SD or MMC card is inserted, set the card to standby and remove

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the card (see page 6-2).

2.

Insert a CF card (see page 6-2).

3.

Select RAW file type (see page 6-3).

4.

Set the RAW resolution to 13.5 (see page 6-12).

5.

Select Single Image review mode (see page 11-1).

6.

Turn off the Image LCD (see page 2-12).

7.

Capture one or more images.

8.

Choose CF Card from the Capture menu then choose Write Speed.

 

The write speed for the last saved image appears.

NOTE: Repeat steps 6 - 8 at least 3 times and average the results as readings can vary slightly.

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Speed Measurement