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Taking Pictures
You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.
The more E, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture,
but the file size becomes larger. The file size also varies depending on
the recorded pixels setting (p.104).
Quality Level
1 Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [Quality Level].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4 Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the quality level.
5 Press the 4 button.
The Quality Level setting is saved.
6 Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Selecting the Quality Level
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.
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MENU
MENU
1/3
10
M
AWB
AUTO
800
Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Exit
3 button
Four-way controller
4 button
12
MENU
OK
10
M
AUTO
800
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Storage Capacity
OK
OK
Cancel
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