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. 52).

 

Resolution

 

 

Purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

L (Large)

2272

x 1704 pixels

High

• Print large prints

 

 

 

 

 

 

M1 (Medium 1)

1600

x 1200 pixels

 

 

• Send images as e-mail attachments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M2 (Medium 2)

1024

x

768 pixels

 

 

 

 

• Shoot more images

S (Small)

640

x

480 pixels

Low

• Print on small labels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compression

 

 

Purpose

 

 

 

 

 

Superfine

High Quality

• Shoot higher quality images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fine

 

 

 

 

• Shoot normal quality images

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

 

Normal

• Shoot more images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movies can be shot with the following resolution.

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

1 Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode.

2 Press the / / button.

3 SelectL* (2272 x 1704) using C or D on the multicontroller.

* The current setting is displayed.

Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

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