Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
LCD monitor | Number of pixels | ||
(hor. X vert.) | |||
| |||
2272 | 2272 | X 1764 | |
1600 | 1600 | X 1200 | |
1280 | 1280 X 960 | ||
640 | 640 | X 480 | |
TIFF A
FINE Fine -
STD. Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)
ECON. Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The TIFF mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files. A status bar is displayed when large images are saved.
File formats vary with the image quality setting. TIFF images are saved as a TIFF file. The fine, stan- dard, and economy settings are formatted as a JPEG file. TIFF, fine, standard, and economy files can be recorded as color or monochrome images (p. 70) in the
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor. Image size and quality must be reset manually. See navigating the
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