Using the Camera “
s
” Mode and Movie “
m
” Mode Functions
52
s
/
m
s
[
] Setting Image Quality (File Compression)
Two compression ratios can be selected for the image quality: high compression
[NORMAL] and low compression [FINE]. Although a lower compression ratio results
in better picture quality, it also increases the size of files, thus reducing the number of
images which can be recorded.
Select the image quality according to what the image will be used for.
●
The setting is available only for still images. You cannot select a compression ratio for mov-
ies.
Operation — setting to [FINE]
1
Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “
s
”.
●
Since the setting for this mode is saved even if the power is turned off, it is necessary to reset
the setting depending on the scene and subject to be shot.
[FINE]
Fine
Low compression ratio is applied when shooting.
[NORMAL]
Normal (default)
High compression ratio is applied when shooting.
2
Press the MENU button to display the menu icons.
3
Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to
select
[QUALITY], then press the
e
button.
4
Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to
select [FINE], then press the
e
button.
5
When [F] appears, the setting is completed.
Press the MENU button to turn off the menu display for shooting.
QUALITY
FINE
NORMAL
NORMAL
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