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Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Camera settings- such as image resolution and compression, shutter speed and aperture- can be freely changed for shooting.
• Please see “Auto Mode” (p. 41) for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting.
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. The resolution gets higher in the order S (Small), M2 (Medium 2), M1 (Medium 1), and L (Large). Use a higher resolution if you wish to make a large print. Conversely, use a lower resolution if you wish to print on small objects, such as labels, to send images electronically, or to fit more images on a CF card.
The compression gets higher in the order (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal). Select (Superfine) for a higher quality image, or (Normal) if you wish to fit more images on a CF card. The (Fine) setting provides adequate quality for standard shots. To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 60).
Resolution
L | Large | 2272 | x 1704 pixels | |
LM (M1) | Medium 1 | 1600 | x 1200 pixels | |
M (M2) | Medium 2 | 1024 | x | 768 pixels |
S | Small | 640 | x | 480 pixels |
The symbol in brackets ( ) is shown on the LCD monitor.
Compression
Superfine
Fine
Normal
You can select from among the following resolutions to shoot movies.
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
1Turn the mode dial to a shooting mode other than .
2In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Resolution] or [Compression].
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 39).
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