The Shooting Menu
For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 105).
Option | Displayed in |
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
pFor subjects in direct sunlight. q For subjects in the shade.
s Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights. t Use under “warm white” fl uorescent lights. u Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights. r Use under incandescent lighting.
If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking
Notes
•This option is available in Nand Mmodes only.
•Auto white balance is used with the fl ash. Turn the
lashf off (pg. 24) to take pictures at other settings.
•Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.
Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.
Option | Prints at sizes up to |
rF 31 × 23 cm/12 × 9 in.(r)or31 × 21 cm/12 × 8 in. | |
rN | (q). Choose rF for |
qfor an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. o 22 × 16 cm (8.5 × 6.5 in.) n 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.) m 14 × 10 cm (5.3 × 4 in.)
p5web.× 4 cm (2 × 1.5 in.). Suited to
The number of pictures that can be taken at current settings (pg. 107) is displayed to the right of the image quality icon in the monitor.
Notes
•This option is not available in Nand Qmodes.
•Image quality is not reset when the camera is turned off or another shooting mode is selected.
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