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The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 1.8 fps. The
maximum number of images that can be captured depends on the image file size and the available
space on the memory card.
When single-shot AF is used, focus and exposure is locked with the first frame. Focus and expo-
sure is set for each image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used, but the rate of capture is
reduced. When the red low-battery warning appears, or the flash or noise reduction (p. 39) is used,
the rate of capture is also reduced.
The following chart lists the approximate maximum number of images that can be captured at the
maximum frame rate; the rate of capture after this limit depends on file size and the writing speed of
the memory card.
Continuous-advance notesUsing continuous advance
The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of images to
be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. These
drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus.
Drive mode
Image size
Self-timer
Single
Progressive
Bracketing
Quality
Continuous
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording
operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button
partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure for the
series.
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down
(2) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter-release button
is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording images
until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter
button is released.
White balance
2
1
2816x2112 2272x1704 1600x1200 640x480
Standard
Economy
Anti-shake
The maximum number of frames depends on the image size and image quality settings. See the
notes section on the following page.
The advantage of Progressive Capture (p. 50) over the continuous-advance drive mode is
that it allows you to record events without the need to predict when the event will start.
Simply hold the shutter-release button down to start saving images, and after the action
happens, release the shutter button to save the recorded series.
Camera Notes
Quality
Size
Fine
11 16 28 139
20 49 208
35 49 79
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