Changing the Resolution and Compression
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 58).
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L (Large) | 2592 | x 1944 pixels | High | • Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints | ||||
• Print letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints | ||||||||
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M1 (Medium 1) | 1600 | x 1200 pixels |
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S (Small) | 640 | x | 480 pixels | Low | • Send images as | |||
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• Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
1 Press the 
button to turn the LCD monitor on. Settings can be changed even if the LCD monitor is off.
2Press the 
button.
3Select
* (Compression) or 
* (Resolution) using
the C or D arrow on the omni selector.
* The current setting is displayed.
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
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