IM3UI] Setting the Image-recording Quality •
You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten imagerecording quality settings are provided: • L, ill L, • M, ill M, • 51,
III S1, 52, 53, D , D+ n .
1 Select [Quality].
Under the [0!"] tab, select [Quality ] ,
then press < @ >.
IJ>- [Quality] will appear.
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Pixel count
Possible shots
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Select the image-recording
quality.
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The respective quality's pixel count
and number of possible shots will be
d isplayed to help you select the
desired quality. Then press < @ > .
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Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
Pixels Recorded
(mega pixels)
Quality
411L
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High
quality
Approx. 17.9
(18M)
411 M Medium
oii M
quality
51
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411
52
JPEG
low
quality
53
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High
quality
File Size
(MB)
6.4
Possible Maximum
Shots
Burst
570
34
3.2
1120
1120
Approx. 8.0
(8M)
3.4
1070
1070
1.7
Approx. 4.5
(4.5M)
2.2
2100
1670
2100
1670
1.1
3180
3180
Approx. 2.5
(2.5M)
1.3
2780
2780
Approx. 0.35
(0.35M)
0.3
10780
10780
24.5
150
6
24.5+6.4
110
3
Approx. 17.9
(18M)
• Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on
Canon's 4GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard
Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand,
aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
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lmli!I Setting the Image-recording Quality
• I want to select the image-recordi ng quality matching the paper
size for printing.
Paper size
A2 (42x59.4an/16.5x23.4in.)
A3 (42x29. 7anf
16.5x11.7in.)
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oii S1
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•M
' L
• L
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A4 (29:7x21an/11.7x6.3in.)
Refer to the diagram on the left when
choosing the image-recording quality. If
you want to crop the image, selecting a
higher quality (more pixels) such as AIL ,
,II L, Ia, or la+AI L is recommended.
S2 is suitable for playing the images on a
digital photo frame. S3 is suitable for
emailing the image or using it on a Web
site.
12.7x6.9an/S.OX3.5in.
• What's the difference between • and .. ?
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the • image has higher
image quality. If .. is selected, the image quality w il l be slightly lower,
but more images can be saved to the card. Both S2 and S3 have AI
(Fine) quality.
• I could take more shots than the number of possible shots
indicated.
Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take
more shots than was indicated. It might also be fewer than indicated.
The number of possible shots displayed is only approximate.
• Does t he camera display the maximum burst?
The maximum burst is displayed in the viewfinder's right side. Since
it is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number higher than 9 will
be displayed only as "9." Note that this number will also be displayed
even when no card is installed in the camera. Be careful not to shoot
without a card in the camera.
• When should I use t:ml ?
a
images require processing w ith your computer. For details, see
"About
and "About Jm+ AIL • on the next page.
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ILOOI!I Setting lhe Image-recording Quality
About
a
1m
is the raw image data before it is made into • L or other images.
images require software like Digital Photo Professional
Although
(provided , p.302) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also
offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with
lim! is
effective when you want to precisely adjust the image yourself or shoot
an important subject.
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About
B+•l
B
+ • L records both a D and • L image with a single shot. The
two images are saved to the card simultaneously. The two images will
be saved in the same folder with the same file numbers (file extension
.JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW). • L images can be viewed or
printed even with a computer which does not have the software
provided with the camera installed.
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image
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0001 . CR2
•L image
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File number
File extension
Commercially-available software mighl not be able to display RAW images.
Using the provided software is recommended.
Software Start Guide
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL
cameras.
EOS Utility
With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility enables
you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the
computer. You can also use the personal computer to set various
camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to the
camera. Also, you can copy background music tracks, such as EOS
Sample Music•, to the card.
• Five original background music tracks provided by Canon. Use EOS Utility to
copy the background music tracks to the card. and you can play the
background music during playback of video snapshot albums. movies, and
slide shows with the camera.
Digital Photo Professional
This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW
images. You can view, edit, process, and print RAW images at high
speed. You can also edit JPEG images while retaining the original
1mages.
ZoomBrowser EX (Win) /lmageBrowser (Mac)
This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot JPEG
images. You can easily view, edit, organize, and print JPEG images.
You can also play and edit movies (MOV files} and video snapshot
albums and extract still photos from movies.
Picture Style Editor
You can edit Picture Sty1es and create and save original Picture Style
files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in
processing images.
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