Recording pictures (advanced)
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Changing the Quality
“Quality” refers to the amount each
image is compressed. Lower
compression results in superior picture
quality. Higher compression allows you
to store more images on your SD
Memory card.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [
]/
[
]/[
]. (P8)
Setting items
•
: Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to
record high quality pictures.
•
: Standard
(High compression)
It gives priority to the number of
recordable pictures and records
standard quality pictures.
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Suggestions/Tips
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• It may happen that pictures appear like
a mosaic depending on the subject or
the recording condition.
• The number of recordable pictures
depends on the subject.
• The number of remaining pictures may
not correspond with recorded pictures.
• Refer to P94 for the number of
recordable pictures.
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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When using Spot mode the size of the
area used to calculate the focus and
exposure is decreased. It is useful when
you may be shooting through a group of
people and want to designate where in
the group the camera will calculate the
exposure.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [
]/
[
]/[
]. (P8)
Setting items
When selecting [SPOT MODE] and
setting it to [ON], the spot AF area
1
and spot metering target
2
appear. Aim the spot AF area to the
subject and press the shutter button
halfway for the AF/AE lock.
• When the subject is dark, it may not be
focused properly.
• Background may become dark or
whitish depending on the subject
because the exposure is set
appropriately in the spot AF area.
1600
19
1/25
F2.8
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