Canon XSI Kit EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 64

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality You can select the pixel count (approx. 12.2, 6.3, or 3.4 megapixels) and the image quality. 1 Select [Quality]. Under the [1] tab, select [Quality], then press . 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 . 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. Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings Quality Pixels File Size Possible (Approx. MB) Shots Maximum Burst 73 High Approx. 12.2 4.3 460 53 83 quality megapixels (12M) 2.2 880 880 74 Medium Approx. 6.3 2.5 84 quality megapixels (6.3M) 1.3 770 1470 770 1470 76 Low Approx. 3.4 1.6 86 quality megapixels (3.4M) 0.8 1190 2290 1190 2290 1 High Approx. 12.2 15.3 120 6 1+73 quality megapixels (12M) 15.3+4.3 99 4 * 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. 64