Drive Mode Selection - Canon EOS-1Ds Instruction Manual

Drive Mode Selection

Three drive modes are provided:
Single-frame: Only one shot is taken.
Continuous: Continuous shots are taken while you press the shutter button fully. The
maximum number of continuous shots in a single burst depends on the image
recording quality. See the table below.
Self-timer: The self-timer starts when you press the shutter button fully. The picture is
taken 10 sec. or 2 sec. later. (→p.100)
Image Recording Quality
(Large)
(Small)
(Raw)
+
+
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The continuous shooting speeds and maximum shots per burst in the above table are based
on Canon's testing standards (1/250 sec. or faster shutter speed, at ISO 100).
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The maximum shots per burst depends on the subject, shooting mode, and ISO speed.
Max. Continuous Burst
(Fine)
(Normal)
(Fine)
(Fine)
(Normal)
(Fine)
Press the <
1
button simultaneously.
s
The drive mode will be displayed.
While pressing the two buttons, turn the
2
< > dial.
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Select the desired drive mode, then let go of the
buttons.
(Approx.)
10 shots
> button and <
Single-frame
Sontinuous: Max. 3 shots per sec.
Self-timer (10-sec. delay)
Self-timer (2-sec. delay)
Continuous
(Approx.)
3 fps
>
99 99
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