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Setting
Resolution
Compression
1
(no. of pixels)
TIFF
2240 x 1680
1:1
SHQ
2240 x 1680
1:2.7
HQ
2240 x 1680
1:8
SQ
1280 x 960
1:8
Setting the Record Mode
The record mode settings determine the quality
of the images and also affects the file sizes.
The better the quality, the larger the file size.
Hold down the record mode button
, and then
turn the main dial or sub dial to the left until you
see the desired setting in the control panel
(TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ), or turn to the right to
display them in reverse order. The settings are
translated as follows: TIFF (Tagged Image File
Format), SHQ (Super High Quality), HQ (High
Quality), SQ (Standard Quality).
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Approximate estimations.
The resolution (number of pixels) and the
compression ratios can be adjusted in the
shooting mode for each setting.
Adjusting Sharpness
In the shooting mode, you can select HARD,
NORMAL, or SOFT for the sharpness setting.
Adjusting Contrast
In the shooting mode, you can select HIGH,
NORMAL, or LOW to adjust the amount of
gradation between areas of different brightness
in the image.
Taking Multiple Exposures in
Sequence Mode
With the camera in the sequential mode, press
and hold down the shutter button to take four
rapid shots. Set the mode dial to
P
,
A
,
S
or
M
,
and then hold down the drive button
until
you see the sequential mode mark
in the
control panel. Press and hold down the shutter
button. The camera will continue to take
pictures (up to four) until you release the
shutter button. The pictures are taken at the
same exposure, while bracketing exposures
takes multiple pictures at different exposures.
Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer delays shutter release for 12
seconds so you can include yourself in a group
picture.
Using the Remote Unit RM-1
With the camera in the remote mode, you can
use the Remote Unit RM-1 to release the
shutter while you are standing in front of the
camera.
Using the Optional Remote Cable
RM-CB1
Use the remote cable to prevent camera shake,
caused by pressing the shutter button with your
finger, when shooting at a slow shutter speed.
Using Time Lapse
In the time lapse mode, the camera takes
pictures automatically at specified intervals. You
can specify the time interval in hours and
minutes in a range from 1-minute to 24-hour
time intervals. The camera will continue to
shoot until the batteries discharge, or until the
selected card fills up. For a long shooting
session, connect the optional AC adapter to the
camera to conserve battery power.
For more details and important notes about
using this feature, refer to the Reference
Manual on the CD-ROM provided with the
camera.
Using the Optional Dedicated
External Flash FL-40
Use the optional External Flash FL-40,
dedicated for exclusive use with this camera,
alone or with the camera’s built-in flash. Before
you use the dedicated flash, read the External
Flash FL-40 instructions.
Use the FL-40 the same way you would use the
built-in flash. A generic external flash unit and
the optional FL-BK01 dedicated bracket can
also be used.
