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Stephen J. Williams · April 22nd, 2012, 01:44 PM

this is driving me nuts. I scanned the owners manual and forums. Maybe I'm not finding the best words for google to get the hint of what i need...

On my t2i's I can view available memory on the card by pressing menu, then disp... How can I see what I have left on the t3i without going to the dangerous format screen?

Steve

John Wiley · April 22nd, 2012, 05:47 PM

On both my 550D and 60D, If I push the Q-menu button it will display the recording time remaining next to the recording format. I'm guessing the t3i should work the same way.

If it's specifically memory remaining (as opposed to time remaining) that you want to know, then I don't know of any other way than going to the format screen.

Harry Bromley-Davenport · April 23rd, 2012, 01:30 PM

How about installing Magic Lantern? It gives a live readout on the viewfinder.

Best

Harry.

Kin Lau · April 23rd, 2012, 09:44 PM

+1. Go to the Format screen, and you'll see how much is left.

Khoi Pham · April 23rd, 2012, 10:06 PM

Install Magic Lantern and you will have time elapse, time remaining on the card, time remaining for 4 Gig limit and many more features great for shooting video.

Justin Hauck · April 25th, 2012, 07:24 PM

If you are on the main screen for photo mode and not in live view, you can just hit the info button and it should be there.

April 22nd, 2012, 01:44 PM	#1
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	how to view available memory on t3i this is driving me nuts. I scanned the owners manual and forums. Maybe I'm not finding the best words for google to get the hint of what i need... On my t2i's I can view available memory on the card by pressing menu, then disp... How can I see what I have left on the t3i without going to the dangerous format screen? Steve

April 22nd, 2012, 05:47 PM	#2
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Re: how to view available memory on t3i On both my 550D and 60D, If I push the Q-menu button it will display the recording time remaining next to the recording format. I'm guessing the t3i should work the same way. If it's specifically memory remaining (as opposed to time remaining) that you want to know, then I don't know of any other way than going to the format screen.

April 23rd, 2012, 01:30 PM	#3
Harry Bromley-Davenport Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: LA CA Posts: 317	Re: how to view available memory on t3i How about installing Magic Lantern? It gives a live readout on the viewfinder. Best Harry.

April 23rd, 2012, 09:44 PM	#4
Kin Lau Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 385	Re: how to view available memory on t3i +1. Go to the Format screen, and you'll see how much is left.

April 23rd, 2012, 10:06 PM	#5
Khoi Pham Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 747	Re: how to view available memory on t3i Install Magic Lantern and you will have time elapse, time remaining on the card, time remaining for 4 Gig limit and many more features great for shooting video. __________________ Khoi Pham www.proeditproductions.com

April 25th, 2012, 07:24 PM	#6
Justin Hauck Tourist Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 1	Re: how to view available memory on t3i If you are on the main screen for photo mode and not in live view, you can just hit the info button and it should be there.