Pentax 17731, Operating Manual

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You can choose from nine recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear
when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also
depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer,
and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number
of recorded pixels.
h
is adequate for making postcard-size prints. The
more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to
expected usage.
• The default setting is
E
.
•
V
(1280×960) can only be set for recorded pixels when (Report) mode is set.
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels
Recorded Pixels Expected Usage
E
4000×3000
For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or
larger, or editing images on a computer.
4000×2672
4000×2256
For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same
aspect ratio as HDTV.
6
3072×2304
f
2592×1944
h
2048×1536
For making postcard-size prints.
V
1280×960
l
1024×768
m
640×480
For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
• If you select , the aspect ratio of the
image is 16:9 and the monitor display for
recording and playback is as shown on
the right.
• If you select , the aspect ratio of the
image is 3:2 and the monitor display for
recording and playback is as shown on
the right.
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3:2
16:9
1 4 : 2 5
3 8 3 8 3 8
1 4 : 2 5
0 7 / 0 7 / 2 0 0 9 0 7 / 0 7 / 2 0 0 9
16:9
1 4 : 2 5
3 8 3 8 3 8
1 4 : 2 5
0 7 / 0 7 / 2 0 0 9 0 7 / 0 7 / 2 0 0 9 0 7 / 0 7 / 2 0 0 9
3:2