Shooting/
recording
mode
Resolution
setting
Compres-
sion rate
or sound
quality
setting
Frame
rate
setting
CompactFlash (16MB) Microdrive (1GB)
One
shooting Total One
shooting Total
Video clip
mode
4G}10 sec. 10 sec. 12 min. 12 min.
G{21 sec. 21 sec. 24 min. 24 min.
2D}25 sec. 25 sec. 28 min. 28 min.
D{50 sec. 50 sec. 56 min. 56 min.
G}48 sec. 48 sec. 54 min. 54 min.
G{1 min.
34 sec.
1 min.
34 sec.
1 hr.
45 min.
1 hr.
45 min.
0G}1 min.
29 sec.
1 min.
29 sec.
1 hr.
39 min.
1 hr.
39 min.
G{2 min.
51 sec.
2 min.
51 sec.
3 hrs.
11 min.
3 hrs.
11 min.
Sound
recording
mode
—D—16 min.
41 sec.
16 min.
41 sec. 12 hrs. 18 hrs.
—G—33 min.
23 sec.
33 min.
23 sec. 12 hrs. 37 hrs.
One shooting: Max imum no. of images, sh ooting time, recording t ime when shutter
release button is pressed once
Total: The maximum no. of images, shooting time, recording time that can be stored
œEven with cards of the same capacity, the amount of da ta that can actually be stored
may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
œThe continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for example, on
the card capacity, environmental conditions (t emperature and shooting conditi ons, etc.).
Example: Using a Microd rive at an ambient temperature of 25°C, resolution 2,
compression rate D, and frame rate }, the continuous recording time will
be about 20 minutes, due to the rising internal temper ature. If the camera is
used when the internal temperature is e levated, it is more like ly for the S
icon (warning indicator for elevated temperatur e) to appear, and the usable
time of the camera to become shorter. ( See “Cautions concerning hig h
temperatures” on page 24.
Cautions when using the Microdrive
œWhen using the Microdrive continuously, the card will become very hot. Be careful when
touching the card for removal, etc.
œWhen using the Microdrive, it will take a few seconds after the digital camera is turned
on before the card can be used. This time will increase when more data is stored on the
card.
œIt will take a great deal of time to download large amounts of data from the Microdrive to
your computer.
œMicrodrive cards require more power than Compac tFlash cards. Therefore the possi ble
battery pack operation time (see page 208) when using the Microdrive will be much less
than that when using a CompactFlash card.
œMicrodrive cards are easily damaged by vibrations. Be sure to read the cautions
supplied with the Microdrive.
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