Canon EOS M Instruction Manual page 106

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
FAQ
I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper
size for printing.
Paper size
A2 (59.4x42 cm/23.4x16.5 in.)
A3 42x29.7 cm/
16.5x11.7 in.
74
84
7a
b
8a
A4 (29.7x21 cm/11.7x8.3 in.)
12.7x8.9 cm/5.0x3.5 in.
What's the difference between
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the
image quality. If
but more images can be saved to the card. Both b and c have 7
but more images can be saved to the card. Both but more images can be saved to the card. Both
(Fine) quality.
I was able to take more shots than the number of possible shots I was able to take more shots than the number of possible shots I was able to take more shots than the number of possible shots
indicated.
The number of possible shots indicated is only approximate. The number of possible shots indicated is only approximate. The number of possible shots indicated is only approximate.
Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take
more shots than was indicated. It may also be fewer than indicated.
Does the camera display the maximum burst?
The maximum burst (1-9) is displayed to the right of the number of
possible shots. (When the maximum burst is 10 or larger, it is not
displayed.)
When should I use
1 images require processing with your computer. For details, see
"About 1" and "About 1+73" on the next page.
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Refer to the diagram on the left when
choosing the image-recording quality. If
you want to crop the image, selecting a
73
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73,
83
83, 1+73, or 1 is recommended.
1+73
1
b is suitable for playing the images on a
digital photo frame. c is suitable for
emailing the image or using it on a Web emailing the image or using it on a Web emailing the image or using it on a Web
site.
8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower,
1 ?
c c
and and and ? ? ?
7 8 8 8
7
is suitable for is suitable for
image has higher