Still Photo File Numbering

Captured still photos saved in a folder are assigned a file number from 0001 to 9999. You can change how the image files are numbered.

(Example)

(1) File number

  1. Select [Set-up: StillsFile numbering] ().

  2. Set the item.

    • Select [Numbering].
    • Select [Continuous] or [Auto reset].
    • If you want to reset the file numbering, select [Manual reset] ().
    • Select [OK] to create a new folder, and the file number will start with 0001.

Caution

  • If the file number in folder 999 reaches 9999, shooting will not be possible even if the card still has free space. After a message requesting you to replace the card is displayed, switch to a new card.

Continuous

For continuous file numbering regardless of switching cards or creating folders

File numbering is continuous up to 9999, even if you replace a card, create a folder, or switch the target card (as in Card 1Card 2). This is useful when you want to save images numbered anywhere between 0001 to 9999 on multiple cards or in multiple folders into one folder on a computer.

Note that file numbering may continue from any existing images in cards or folders that you switch to. If you want to use continuous file numbering, it is recommended that you use a newly formatted card each time.

File numbering after replacing cards or switching target cards

Card A (Card 1)

Card B (Card 2)

(1) Next sequential file number

File numbering after creating a folder

Card A

Auto Reset

For restarting file numbering from 0001 after switching cards or creating folders

File numbering is reset to 0001 if you replace a card, create a folder, or switch the target card (as in Card 1Card 2). This is useful if you want to organize images by cards or folders.

Note that file numbering may continue from any existing images in cards or folders that you switch to. If you want to save images with the file numbering starting from 0001, use a newly formatted card each time.

File numbering after replacing cards or switching target cards

Card A (Card 1)

Card B (Card 2)

(1) File numbering is reset

File numbering after creating a folder

Card A

Manual Reset

For resetting file numbering to 0001 or starting from 0001 in new folders

When you reset the file numbering manually, a new folder is created automatically and the file numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001.

This is useful, for example, if you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today.