Recorded Pixels And Quality Level - Pentax SLR Operating Manual

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression
rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have
taken.
Pictures with larger recorded size or the more E are clearer when printed.
The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can
be recorded on an SD Memory Card) becomes less with larger file sizes.
The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality
level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other
factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of
pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, 1.5M size is enough. Set the
appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
1Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109)
1Setting the Quality Level (p.110)
Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage
Capacity
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
(3008×2008)
P
(3008×2000)
Q (2400×1600)
(1536×1024)
R
• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording
time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card.
• The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,
shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.
C
RAW
Best
11 —
— 34
— 51
— 106
D E
Better Good
— —
70 117
96 161
173 271
31
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