Basic techniques for better images
The default settings are marked with .
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| 3:2 (8M)*1 | Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio |
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| 5M | For prints up to A4(8×10") |
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| 3M | For prints up to 10×15 cm |
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| (2048×1536) | (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7") |
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| VGA | Shoot at small image size |
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| 16:9 (2M)*2 | For viewing on HDTVs |
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*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
*2) Images fill the entire screen. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 119).
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| 1280×720(Fine) | 9 Mbps | Shoot highest quality movie for display on |
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| HDTV |
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| 6 Mbps | Shoot standard quality movie for display on |
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| VGA | 3 Mbps | Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB |
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•The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in
•The larger the image size and average bit rate, the higher the image quality.
•A telephoto image results when the image size is selected for movies.
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