Pentax W30 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures, Appropriate Quality Level According to Use, Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.

Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).

The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i(1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use.

Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use

Recorded Pixels		Use
6 3072×2304		For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or
f 2592×1944
		editing images on a PC.
g 2304×1728
h 2048×1536	Clearer
i 1600×1200		For making postcard-size prints.
V 1280× 960
l 1024× 768		For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
m 640× 480

The default setting is 6(3072×2304).

•Only V (1280×960) can be set for recorded pixels when Rmode is set.

Appropriate Quality Level According to Use

C	Best	Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
D	Better	Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image
		on a computer screen.
E	Good	Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website
		or attaching to e-mail.

The default setting is D (Better).

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