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
*1The recommended super high-speed SDC-512MSH SD card (sold separately) is used and formatted with a low level format, and a resolution and compression combination other than and is selected. However, if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the SD card may be full.
*2This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Large/Fine mode
Standard Continuous Mode Approx.1.5 shots/second*2
Recommended when you want to confirm the subject during continuous shooting.
Recommended when you want the briefest shutter interval during continuous shooting.
Press the button. The current setting will be displayed.
Select or .
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.
Shooting will stop 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.
Selecting a Continuous Shooting Method
Select either standard or high-speed continuous shooting.
Select [Cont. Shooting] from the [ (Rec.)] menu. - Be sure to select a mode that supports continuous shooting.
Use the or button to select [ Continuous] or [ ] and press the <MENU> button.
Continuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is retained.