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Basic photography/frequently-used options
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Image quality (record mode)
Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use,
for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. [YN] is a good all-
purpose choice for photographs, as is [HD] for movies.
Choosing a record mode
1
Display the live control (P. 20) and use
FG to choose a record mode for movies
or photographs.
2
Select an option using HI and press Q.
The selected option is displayed in the monitor.•
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4032x3024
3838
RAW
L F L N MN S N
IS OFF
WBWB
AUTOAUTO
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Record mode
Record modes (still images)
Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF, YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG
option to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine
image size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B). The options
available can be selected using the [KSET] option in the custom menus. g
“Custom menu” (P. 78)
Image size Compression rate
Application
Name Pixel count
SF
(Super Fine)
F
(Fine)
N
(Normal)
B
(Basic)
Y
(Large)
4032×3024*
YSF YF* YN* YB
Select for the
print size
X
(Middle)
3200×2400
XSF XF XN* XB
2560×1920*
1920×1440
1600×1200
W
(Small)
1280×960*
WSF WF WN* WB
For small
prints and use
on a web site
1024×768
640×480
Default.
The size of [
X
] and [
W
] images can be selected using the [PIXEL COUNT] option in
the custom menus. g “Custom menu” (P. 78)
RAW image data
This format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for later processing.
RAW image data can not be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW
images can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be
created using this camera. g “Editing still images” (P. 63)
Record modes (movies)
Choose from HD and SD modes.
Record mode
Pixel count Application
HD
1280×720
Record high-defi nition movies.
SD
640×480
Record standard-defi nition movies.
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