62Setting the Image-recording QualityA RAW image is the raw data output by the image sensor, converted todigital data and recorded on the card as is. You can select from 1,K1, or 61 (Commonly referred as RAW in this manual).With RAW images, you can use the provided software to make variousadjustments as desired and then generate a JPEG, TIFF, etc., image.The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicatedon the preceding page is the number of continuous shotsthat can be taken without stopping, based on a formattedcard.In the viewfinder, the approximate maximum burst isindicated on the right side.About RAWMaximum Burst During Continuous ShootingCommercially-available software might not be able to display RAW images.Using the provided software is recommended.The maximum burst is displayed even when a card is not inserted in thecamera. Make sure that a card is loaded before taking a picture.If [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO speed noise reduction] is set to [2: Strong],the maximum burst will be greatly reduced (p.214).If the viewfinder displays “99” for the maximum burst, it means themaximum burst is 99 or higher. If the maximum burst decreases to 98 orlower and the internal buffer memory becomes full, “buSY” will bedisplayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder and shooting willbe disabled temporarily. If you stop the continuous shooting, themaximum burst will increase. After all the captured images are written tothe card, the maximum burst will be as listed on page 61.The maximum burst indicator in the viewfinder will not change evenwhen you use a UDMA CF card. However, the maximum burst shown inparentheses on page 61 will apply.COPY
