3Setting the Image-Recording Quality

Aspect ratio

The image’s aspect ratio can be set to [3:2], [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1]. The area surrounding the image on the LCD monitor is masked in black when the following aspect ratios are set: [4:3] [16:9] [1:1].

JPEG images will be saved with the set aspect ratio. RAW images will always be saved with the [3:2] aspect ratio. Since the aspect ratio information is appended to the RAW image, the image will be generated in the respective aspect ratio when you process the RAW image with the provided software. In the case of the [4:3], [16:9], and [1:1] aspect ratios, the aspect-ratio lines will appear during image playback, but the lines are not actually drawn on the image.

Image

 

Aspect Ratio and Pixel Count

 

Quality

3:2

4:3

16:9

1:1

3

5184x3456

4608x3456

5184x2912*

3456x3456

1

(18.0 megapixels)

(16.0 megapixels)

(15.1 megapixels)

(11.9 megapixels)

4

3456x2304

3072x2304

3456x1944

2304x2304

(8.0 megapixels)

(7.0 megapixels)

(6.7 megapixels)

(5.3 megapixels)

a

2592x1728

2304x1728

2592x1456*

1728x1728

(4.5 megapixels)

(4.0 megapixels)

(3.8 megapixels)

(3.0 megapixels)

b

1920x1280

1696x1280*

1920x1080

1280x1280

(2.5 megapixels)

(2.2 megapixels)

(2.1 megapixels)

(1.6 megapixels)

c

720x480

640x480

720x400*

480x480

(350,000 pixels)

(310,000 pixels)

(290,000 pixels)

(230,000 pixels)

Asterisked image-recording qualities do not exactly match the set aspect ratio. The image area displayed for the asterisked aspect ratio is slightly larger than the recorded area. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor when shooting.

If you use a different camera to directly print images shot with this camera in the 1:1 aspect ratio, the images may not be correctly printed.

Metering timer

You can change the length of time that the exposure value will be displayed (the exposure lock period when using AE lock).

In Basic Zone modes, and if FE locked is applied when an external flash is attached, the length of time will be fixed at 16 seconds.

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