Pentax 17731, Operating Manual

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Ta
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Pi
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Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to
how the images will be used.
The more stars (
E
), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size
increases. The selected Recorded Pixels setting also affects the size of
the image file (
1
p.113).
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
).
The pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (
23
)
to change the quality level.
The maximum number of pictures you can
take is displayed at the top of the screen
when you select a quality level.
5
Press the
4
button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
C
Best Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
D
Better
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen. (default setting)
E
Good
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.
In
9
(Green) mode, the quality level is fixed at
D
(Better).
Recordable Image No.
MENU
Cancel
12
Recorded Pixels
Pixel Track SR
Image Tone
Quality Level
AF Setting
White Balance
Bright
12
M
OK
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