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ControlBasic techniques for better images
The default settings are marked with .
1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 122).
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
Image size
Guidelines No. of images Printing
8M (3264×2448) For prints up to A3 (11×17") Less
More
Fine
Rough
3:2
1)
(3264×2176) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8.5×11")
3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")
or 13×18 cm (5×7")
VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for
e-mail attachment
16:9
2)
(1920×1080) Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio
Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines
640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on
TV
320 (320×240) Approx. 8 Shoot at a small size for email attachment