Setting The Image-Recording Quality - Canon Xsi Instruction Manual

Setting the Image-recording Quality

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You can select the pixel count (approx. 12.2, 6.3, or 3.4 megapixels)
and the image quality.
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings
Quality
73
High
quality
83
74
Medium
quality
84
76
Low
quality
86
1
High
quality
1+73
* Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and
Standard Picture Style.
* The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending
on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Custom Functions, and other settings.
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Select [Quality].
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Select the image-recording quality.
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Pixels
Approx. 12.2
megapixels (12M)
Approx. 6.3
megapixels (6.3M)
Approx. 3.4
megapixels (3.4M)
Approx. 12.2
megapixels (12M)
Under the [1] tab, select [Quality],
then press <0>.
[Quality] will appear.
For your reference, the respective quality's
megapixel count (***M), image size in
pixels (****x****), and the number of possible
shots [***] will be displayed. Select the
desired quality, then press <0>.
A different image-recording quality can be
set separately for the Basic Zone modes
and Creative Zone modes.
In the Basic Zone modes, 1 and
1+73 will not be displayed as
an option.
File Size Possible
(Approx. MB)
4.3
2.2
2.5
1.3
1.6
0.8
15.3
15.3+4.3
Maximum
Shots Burst
460
880 880
770 770
1470 1470
1190 1190
2290 2290
120
99
53
6
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