The default Compression setting is Better. The Compression setting remains set when you turn the camera off.

NOTE The Compression setting affects the number of images that can be saved on your memory card. Fewer images will be saved on the memory card at the Best setting than at the default Better setting. Similarly, fewer images will be saved at the default Better setting than at the Good setting. See Memory card capacity on page 102.

Icon Setting Description

Best This setting produces the highest-quality images, but uses the most memory. This is recommended if you plan to enlarge images, or print images to a size larger than 18 by 24 cm (or 8 by 10 inches).

Better This setting produces high-quality images and requires less memory than the Best setting. This is recommended for printing images up to 18 by 24 cm (or 8 by 10 inches).

Good This is the most memory-efficient setting, ideal for images that you want to e-mail or post to the Internet.

Setup

Selecting this Capture menu option displays the Setup menu. For information about the Setup menu, see Chapter 6: Adjusting the camera settings on page 63.

Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips

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