Setting The Image-Recording Quality - Canon EOS Rebel T1i Instruction Manual

Setting the Image-recording Quality

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You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 15.1, 8.0,
or 3.7 megapixels) and the image quality.
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
Quality
73
High quality
83
74
Medium quality
84
76
Low quality
86
1
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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1
2
Approx. 15.1
megapixels
Approx. 8.0
JPEG megapixels
Approx. 3.7
megapixels
Approx. 15.1
High quality megapixels
Select [Quality].
Under the [1] tab, select [Quality],
then press <0>.
[Quality] will appear.
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>.
File Size
Pixels
(MB)
5.0
2.5
(15M)
3.0
1.6
(8M)
1.7
0.9
(3.7M)
20.2
20.2+5.0
(15M)
Possible Maximum
Shots Burst
370 170
740 740
610 610
1190 1190
1080 1080
2030 2030
90 9
72 4