Operation Manual
EN-26
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal
pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.These settings
affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card.
Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.
To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:
1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.
2. Press the MENU button.
[Mode1] is displayed.
In the mode, [Auto] is displayed.
3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Image Size], then press
the button.
4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired setting,
then press the button to confirm.
5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality].
The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage
size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be
captured.
You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual
titled “Resizing an Image” (EN-43) for further detail.
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Mode1
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Mode2
Mode3
Mode3
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Select :
Select :
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Quality
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Image Size
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Select :
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2560 X 1920
2560 X 1920
2048 X 1536
2048 X 1536
1280 X 960
1280 X 960
640 X 480
640 X 480
640 X 480
2560 X 1920
2048 X 1536
1280 X 960
Cancel : MENU
Cancel : MENU
Cancel : MENU