Resolution

This setting allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) at which your images will be captured.

1In the Capture menu (page 40), select Resolution.

2In the Resolution menu, use the

buttons to highlight a setting.

3Press OK to save the setting and return to the Capture menu.

The following table helps explain the settings in more detail:

Icon

Setting

Description

5MP

2608 x 1952

The captured image will be full size

 

 

(2608 x 1952 pixels). This is the default

 

 

setting, and is the best choice if you intend

 

 

to print pictures.

 

 

 

1MP

1296 x 976

The captured image will be 1/4 size

 

 

(1296 x 976 pixels). This setting is useful if

 

 

you just intend to e-mail images or post

 

 

them to the internet.

 

 

 

The Pictures remaining count at the bottom of the screen updates when you highlight each setting. See Memory Card Capacity on page 141 for more information about how the Resolution setting affects the number of images that can be saved on your memory card.

The icon for the new setting (in the table above) will appear in the Live View screen. The new setting remains in effect (even if you turn the camera off) until it is changed again.

NOTE When you use digital zoom, the resolution changes as you zoom in. See Digital Zoom on page 31.

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