Selecting the Image Quality
Resolution |
| Features | Quality | File | Optimal |
Mode |
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| Size | Print Size |
| 1. | The highest quality mode |
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| A4 size |
SHQ | 2. | Highest quality prints |
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| 11.7” x 8.3” |
3. Larger file sizes |
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| or smaller | ||
| 4. Harder to email |
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| 5. Factory default setting |
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| 1. | Smaller file size |
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| Card Size |
| 2. | Save more images to memory |
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HQ | 3. Good for editing on a PC |
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| 3.4” x 3.5” | |
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| or printing |
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| 1. Smallest resolution size |
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| Typically | |
| 2. | A standard quality mode |
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| not suitable |
SQ | 3. | The highest number of images |
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| for prints |
4. | can be saved to memory |
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| Good for emailing images, |
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| viewing them on a PC, or |
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| uploading to a website |
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6M | 1. Images have large file size |
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| Larger than | |
2. Suitable for printing over |
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| 11.7” x 8.3 “ | ||
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| 11.7” x 8.3” |
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Note
Intepolation is a way to add pixels that are not really there to make an image print properly at sizes larger than normal. Interpolation softens the image. Use this mode to print images larger than
11.7“ x 8.3”. For the best quality images and prints, always use SHQ mode.
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