76 Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
T
T
IMAGE QUALITY
IMAGE QUALITY
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default:
default:
FINE)
FINE)
Choose how much image les are compressed.
Option
Option
Description
Description
FINE
FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality.
NORMAL
NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures.
U
U
DYNAMIC RANGE
DYNAMIC RANGE
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default:
default:
AUTO)
AUTO)
Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and
deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn
leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white objects or people wearing white; note, how-
ever, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. If AUTO is selected, the cam-
era will automatically select values between 100% and 400% in response to shooting conditions.
Option
Option
Description
Description
AUTO
AUTO
V
V
100%
100%
Increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies.
W
W
200%
200%
X
X
400%
400%
Y
Y
800%
800%
Reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows when photographing high-
contrast scenes.
Z
Z
1600%
1600%
R Z 1600% and Y 800% are available only when D-RANGE PRIORITY is selected in
E mode and an option other than d Velvia/VIVID or e ASTIA/SOFT is selected for
P FILM SIMULATION.