Setting The Image-Recording Quality - Canon EOS M Basic Instruction Manual

Setting the Image-Recording Quality

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a,
8a, b, c, 1+73, 1.
Pixels recorded (pixel count)
Possible shots
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
Image Quality
High
73
quality
83
74 Medium
quality
84
7a
JPEG
8a
Low
b
quality
c
High
1 73
quality
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* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on
Canon's 8 GB 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.
* Maximum burst figures in parentheses are based on Canon's UHS-I compatible, 8 GB
test card.
Select [Image quality].
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Under the [A1] tab, select [Image
quality], then press <Q/0>.
Select the image-recording
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quality.
The respective quality's pixel count
and number of possible shots will be
displayed to help you select the
desired quality. Then press <Q/
0>.
Pixels Recorded
(megapixels)
Approx. 17.9
(18M)
Approx. 8.0
(8M)
Approx. 4.5
(4.5M)
Approx. 2.5
(2.5M)
Approx. 0.35
(0.35M)
Approx. 17.9
(18M)
File Size Possible
(MB) Shots
6.4 1140
3.2 2240
3.4 2150
1.7 4200
2.2 3350
1.1 6360
1.3 5570
0.3 21560
23.5+6.4 230
23.5 290
Maximum
Burst
15 (17)
2240 (2240)
2150 (2150)
4200 (4200)
3350 (3350)
6360 (6360)
5570 (5570)
21560 (21560)
3 (3)
6 (6)
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