3 TakingPictures

6 Press the 3button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• In C (Movie) and N(Frame Composite) modes, Focusing Area cannot be set to W.

In 9(Green) and b(Auto Picture) modes, Focusing Area is fixed at J.

If you change the [Focusing Area] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.117).

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose from eight recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. his adequate for making postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to use.

Recorded Pixels

 

Use

D

 

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or

E 4000×3000

 

larger, or editing images on a computer.

6 3072×2304

 

 

f 2592×1944

Clearer

 

h 2048×1536

For making postcard-size prints.

M 1920×1080

For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same

(16 : 9)

 

aspect ratio as HDTV.

l1024× 768

m

640× 480

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

 

The default setting is E.

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