AThe Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card performance, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.

ABuffer Size

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the

 

memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-

 

count displays in the viewfinder and control panel while the

 

shutter-release button is pressed. The illustration at right

 

shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about

 

28 pictures.

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A See Also

 

For information on choosing the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see Custom Setting d7 (Max. continuous release, 0 217). For information on the number of pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see page 320.

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