In a camera and method, a plurality of image pairs is captured. Each image pair includes an archival image of a scene and an initial electronic image of the same scene. The archival image of each pair has a first geometric format. The initial electronic images are stored in memory. A designation of a alternative geometric format different than the first geometric format is recorded in association with selected image pairs. The film unit is removed from the camera. The initial electronic images of the selected image pairs are abridged to the respective alternative geometric formats to provide abridged electronic images. The initial electronic images of the selected image pairs are replaced in memory with respective abridged electronic images.