Canon s2is PowerShot S2 IS Camera User Guide - Page 64

Continuous Shooting Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. Smooth continuous shooting at a constant interval can proceed until the memory is full.*1*2 Standard Continuous Mode Approx.1.5 shots/second*2*3 Recommended when you want to confirm the subject during continuous shooting. High-Speed Continuous Shooting Recommended when you want the briefest shutter Approx. 2.4 shots/second*2*3 interval during continuous shooting. *1 The recommended super high-speed SDC-512MSH SD card (sold separately) is used and formatted with a low level format (p.20), and a resolution and compression combination other than and is selected. However, if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the SD card may be full. *2 This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. *3 Large/Fine 1 Press the or . button to display 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the button twice to display . To enhance the continuous shooting performance when you suspect the speed has dropped, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera (Low Level Format) after you save all its images to your computer. 62