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Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Changing Image Quality
Still Images
Movies
Choose from 7 combinations of size (number of pixels) and compression
(image quality). Also specify whether to capture images in RAW format
48). For guidelines on how many of each kind of image can fit on a
memory card, see “Recording” (
z
Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
z
The option you configured is now
displayed.
z
To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [ ].
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[
] and [
] indicate different levels of image quality depending
on the extent of compression. At the same size (number of
pixels), [
] offers higher image quality. Although [
] images
have slightly lower image quality, more fit on a memory card. Note
that [ ]-size images are of [
] quality.
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Not available in [
] mode.
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You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU (
> [
1] tab > [Image quality].
When deciding the number of pixels based on print size, use the following
table as a guide for images with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard
Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Still Images
Movies
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
z
Press the [ ] button, choose [
] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
(
z
Once the setting is complete, the screen
aspect ratio will be updated.
z
To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [
].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen. Same aspect ratio as
35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard
sizes.
Used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar
display devices. Also used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or
A-series sizes.
Square aspect ratio.
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Not available in [
] mode.
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You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU (
> [
1] tab > [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
