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You can choose the number of recorded pixels 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 setting according to expected
usage.
• The default setting is
.
•
V
can be set only when
(Report) mode is set.
V
does not appear in the
[Recorded Pixels] options.
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels
Recorded Pixels
Expected Usage
4608 x 3456
For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or
larger, or editing images on a computer.
3456 x 3456
4608 x 2592
6
3072 x 2304
3072 x 1728
f
2592 x 1944
2592 x 1464
h
2048 x 1536
For making postcard-size prints.
h
1920 x 1080
V
1280 x 960
l
1024 x 768
m
640 x 480
For posting on a website or attaching to e-mails.
If you select
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6
/
f
/
h
/
l
/
m
,
the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3. The
monitor display for image capture and
playback is as shown on the right.
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