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Basic picture settings
BASIC PICTURE SETTINGS
File format / Compression rate
Two diff erent JPEG compression rates are available:
JPG Fine and
JPG Super Fine. The two can be combined with simultaneous
recording in
DNG format. DNG (digital negative) is a standardized
and future proof raw data format.
► Select the required setting in
Note:
The specifi ed remaining number of pictures or recording time are
approximate values, as the fi le size for compressed images can
fl uctuate considerably depending on the subject.
JPEG resolution
When one of the JPG formats is selected, pictures can be taken
with 5 diff erent resolutions (numbers of pixels). The settings
available are 1.8M, 3M, 7M, 12M and 16M (M = megapixels). This
allows you to adjust the setting precisely to the intended use or to
the available memory card capacity.
► Select the required setting in
Note:
Raw data (DNG format) is always stored with the maximum
resolution, regardless of the settings for JPEG images.
White balance
In digital photography, white balance ensures neutral, i.e. natural,
reproduction of color in any light. It is based on the camera being
preset to reproduce a particular color as white.
You can choose between automatic white balance, various presets,
two fi xed settings based on selective measurements, and direct
setting of the color temperature.
1.
Automatic (automatic settings)
2.
Daylight (for outdoor pictures in sunshine)
3.
Cloudy (for outdoor pictures in cloudy conditions)
4.
Shadow (for outdoor pictures with the main subject in shadow)
5.
Tungsten (for incandescent bulb lighting)
6.
Flash (for illumination with electronic fl ash)
7.
Gray card 1 (memory slot for your own measured results)
8.
Gray card 2 (memory slot for your own measured results)
9.
Color temperature (memory slot for fi xed setting)