Selecting The Quality Level - Pentax OPTIO L50 Operating Manual

Selecting the Quality Level

You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.
The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the
file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.91).
Quality Level
Best
C
Better
D
Good
E
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the quality level.
5
Press the 4 button.
The Quality Level setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time
by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.31
MENU
Four-way controller
4 button
3 button
Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a
website or attaching to e-mail.
Rec.Mode 1/3
Recorded Pixels 8
M
Quality Level
White Balance
AWB
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
Exit
MENU
Storage Capacity
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Cancel
4
13
8
M
OK OK
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