Canon EOS rebel xs - Manual (Page 64)

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You can select the pixel count (approx. 10.1, 5.3, or 2.5 megapixels)
and the image quality.
1
Select [Quality].
Under the [1] tab, select [Quality],
then press <0>.
X [Quality] will appear.
2
Select the image-recording quality.
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>.
In the Basic Zone modes, 1 and
1
+73 will not be displayed as an option.
A different image-recording quality can be
set separately for the Basic Zone modes
and Creative Zone modes.
* 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.
* Depending on the image-recording quality (p.63), the continuous
shooting speed will vary.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings
Quality Pixels
File Size
(Approx. MB)
Possible
Shots
Maximum
Burst
73 High
quality
JPEG
Approx. 10.1
megapixels (10M)
3.8 514 514
83 2.0 982 982
74 Medium
quality
Approx. 5.3
megapixels (5.3M)
2.3 859 859
84 1.2 1630 1630
76 Low
quality
Approx. 2.5
megapixels (2.5M)
1.3 1474 1474
86 0.7 2816 2816
1
High quality
Approx. 10.1
megapixels (10M)
9.8 199 5
1 +73 9.8+3.8 143 4