Using continuous advance

The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus.

 

 

 

Drive mode

Single

 

Image size

Self-timer

 

Quality

Continuous

 

 

 

 

White balance

Progressive

 

 

Bracketing

 

Anti-shake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuous-advance notes

The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 1.8 fps. The maximum number of images that can be captured depends on the image file size and the available space on the memory card.

When single-shot AF is used, focus and exposure is locked with the first frame. Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used, but the rate of capture is reduced. When the red low-battery warning appears, or the flash or noise reduction (p. 39) is used,

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Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure for the series.

Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down

(2) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released.

The maximum number of frames depends on the image size and image quality settings. See the notes section on the following page.

the rate of capture is also reduced.

The following chart lists the approximate maximum number of images that can be captured at the maximum frame rate; the rate of capture after this limit depends on file size and the writing speed of the memory card.

Quality

Size 2816x2112

2272x1704

1600x1200

640x480

Fine

11

16

28

139

Standard

20

28

49

208

Economy

35

49

79

290

Camera Notes

The advantage of Progressive Capture (p. 50) over the continuous-advance drive mode is that it allows you to record events without the need to predict when the event will start. Simply hold the shutter-release button down to start saving images, and after the action happens, release the shutter button to save the recorded series.

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