User Guide

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the
memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed,
the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes,
the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one.
When the frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and
quality settings can be captured. Changing those settings may allow more images to be
saved to the card.
5554 Advanced recording
Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each
image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size.
Choose image size based on the final use of the image -
smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas
larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
LCD monitor
2560
2048
1600
640
Number of pixels
(hor. X vert.)
2560 X 1920
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
Image size and image quality
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the
image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes.
If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality
is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest
image files.
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD
monitor. Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie. Image size and
quality must be reset manually. See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44.
If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of
images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can
contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a
memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file
size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. See the
chart on the following page.
Fine - high-quality JPEG image.
Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)
Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)
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FINE
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Fine
Standard
Economy
4 7 12 67
9 15 22 101
18 26 37 142
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card
2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480
Fine
Standard
Economy
2590KB 1710KB 1100KB 210KB
1360KB 920KB 680KB 140KB
750KB 530KB 380KB 100KB
Approximate file sizes
Size
Quality