Canon EOS 1D Mark III Instruction Manual page 54

Setting the Image-recording Quality
About RAW
The RAW image is the data output by the imaging element and converted to
digital data which is recorded on the memory card as is. The RAW image is
transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) is used to
adjust the image as needed. From the RAW image, the software can develop
and generate the adjusted image in the desired type such as JPEG or TIFF.
About sRAW
This is a small RAW image which is one-fourth (approx. 2.5 megapixels) the
size of a normal RAW image. As with RAW images, sRAW images can be
developed and adjusted with the provided software. This image type is handy
when you do not need a very high resolution as a normal RAW image.
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
each image size. You can check the current maximum burst displayed
in the viewfinder on the right side.
At high ISO speeds, the maximum burst will greatly decrease.
The maximum burst is displayed even when a memory card is not in the
camera. Make sure that a memory card is loaded before taking a picture.
The maximum burst for <
mode setting.
If the viewfinder displays "99" for the maximum burst, it means the maximum
burst is 99 or higher. If 98 or lower is displayed, the maximum burst is 98 or
lower. If you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase.
After all the captured images are written to the memory card, the maximum
burst will be as listed on the preceding page.
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The maximum burst will vary depending
on the subject, memory card brands,
image-recording quality (image size and
JPEG quality), ISO speed, drive mode,
Picture Style etc. The preceding page
lists the approximate maximum burst for
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