Panasonic DMC-FX01 Aspect Ratio, Pict.Size/Quality, Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Menu Settings

•ISO sensitivity is automatically set to the optimal value between [ISO800] and [ISO1600] in [HIGH SENS.] (P52) scene mode.

•To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P69)

•ISO sensitivity cannot be set in scene mode, motion picture mode [ ] and simple mode [ ].

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P62) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a PC monitor.

Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film.

This is suitable for landscapes etc. where a wide view is preferable. This is also suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc.

•In motion picture mode [ ], you can

select [ ] or [ ].

•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. (P97)

[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P62)

A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures.

AMany pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.

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