Setting Image Quality - Epson r-d1 - Rangefinder Digital Camera User Manual

Setting Image Quality

Image quality determines the format in which the image is saved, the
size of the image as it will be displayed on a computer screen, and the
file size of image stored in a memory card. Select the image quality
according to how you plan to use the image data.
Image Format
Images can be saved in RAW format, JPEG format, or both file types at
the same time if RAW+JPG is selected as the Raw Setting in the
Settings menu (see page 35). To open or process RAW images, you need
to install the software on the CD-ROM that came with your camera.
Because they are uncompressed, RAW images take up a lot of storage
space, but are also well suited for image processing and printing on
paper. For more information, see "Opening RAW Images on Your
Computer" on page 38.
JPEG is a universal image format that can be viewed on most computers
without using proprietary software. Files saved in JPEG format are
compressed and smaller than those saved in RAW format. They do lose
varying degrees of picture quality when compressed, and are less
suited for postprocessing because resaving a JPEG file further degrades
its quality. JPEG format is fine for viewing on a regular computer screen
and can also produce good quality prints if saved in a high enough
resolution.
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Taking Photos
Set the image quality as follows:
1. Pull up and hold the Q/WB lever at the Q position.
2. Rotate the jog dial to select the desired image quality setting on the
status gauge:
Setting Format
R RAW
H JPEG (High)
N JPEG (Normal)
* 13 MB if RAW+JPEG is selected as the RAW Setting in the Settings
menu. See page 35 for more information.
3. Release the Q/WB lever.
Image Size File Size
3,008 x 2,000 10 MB*
3,008 x 2,000 3 MB
2,240 x 1,488 1.5 MB