The file size of an image is determined by the image size and quality you specify. If you own a high megapixel camera and shoot at the largest image size and best quality, your image file sizes will be quite large. If you don't have spare memory cards or a device to download the images to, your memory card may run out of room. You can conserve space on your memory card by choosing a smaller image size and lower quality for the images you'll share via e-mail because they don't need the same high resolution as images you'll print. You can also gain additional space on a memory card by deleting unwanted images. However, this does sap battery power. Some digital cameras are notoriously hard on batteries, so delete images with caution. Delete unwanted images only if you have a spare battery on hand, or you have plenty of power left in the camera battery.
CONSERVING YOUR MEMORY CARD
- Monitor the number of images you'll be able to save to your memory card. Many cameras display the number of images captured and remaining number of images that can be saved to the card. Refer to your camera manual for further information.
- Press the camera menu button.
- Navigate to the image size and quality section of your menu.
- Choose a smaller image size and quality.
