How many images can I record on a memory card?

    22-Nov-2007
    8000786501

    Category : Memory Cards
    Description : How many images can I record on a memory card?
    Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

    Image size
    Pixels (Approx. megapixels)
    File Size
    (Approx. MB)
    Possible Shots (Approx.)
    Maximum burst (Approx.)
    High-speed
    Low-speed
    L (Large)
    5616 x 3744 pixels
    2100
    6.4
    290
    56 (63)
    83 (180)
    M1 (Medium 1)
    4992 x 3328 pixels
    1660
    5.2
    350
    73 (96)
    140 (370)
    M2 (Medium 2)
    4080 x 2720 pixels
    1100
    3.9
    470
    110 (160)
    300 (500)
    S (Small)
    2784 x 1856 pixels
    520
    2.2
    840
    160 (470)
    890 (890)
    RAW
    5616 x 3744 pixels
    2100
    25.0
    75
    12 (12)
    14 (16)
    RAW + L
    -
    25.0 + 6.4
    54
    10 (10)
    10 (10)
    RAW + M1
    25.0 + 5.2
    57
    10 (10)
    10 (10)
    RAW + M2
    25.0 + 3.9
    60
    12 (12)
    12 (12)
    RAW + S
    25.0 + 2.2
    64
    12 (12)
    12 (12)
    sRAW
    2784 x 1856 pixels
    520
    14.5
    130
    18 (18)
    24 (28)
    sRAW + L
    -
    14.5 + 6.4
    82
    12 (12)
    14 (16)
    sRAW + M1
    14.5 + 5.2
    90
    12 (12)
    14 (16)
    sRAW + M2
    14.5 + 3.9
    97
    12 (12)
    18 (18)
    sRAW + S
    14.5 + 2.2
    100
    18 (20)
    20 (24)


    - For simultaneous RAW + JPEG image recordings, the same image will be saved as a RAW (.cr2) and JPEG (.jpg) having the same file number in the same folder.

    - The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 2GB CF card based on Canon’s testing standards. Figures in parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 2GB CF card based on Canon’s testing standards.
    - The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (JPEG quality: 8, ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard).
    - Check the viewfinder or top LCD panel for the current number of possible shots.
    - The single image size and number of possible shots will vary depending on the subject, memory card brands, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
    - In the case of monochrome images, the file size will be smaller so the number of possible shots will be higher.
    - The actual maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality (image size and JPEG quality), ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom Functions, etc.