Recording uncompressed
images (TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed).
1
Set the MODE selector to
STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick”
(16 MB) in TIFF mode:
Image size
Number of images
2048× 1536
Approx. 1
2048 (3:2)
Approx. 1
To return to normal recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
• JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu.
TIFF images are recorded in [2048 × 1536]
size other than when [2048 (3:2)] is
selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
• The supplied “Memory Stick” (8 MB)
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject
to record landscapes, etc.
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
Spot light-metering mode
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want to record on the
spot light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
• When you set the zoom to the T side, the
value in aperture indicator may differ from
the actual aperture.
• You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and
focus are fixed.
• When you record in the Twilight plus
mode, we recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
• Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the following modes:
–
Twilight mode
–
Twilight plus mode
–
Landscape mode
• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
• If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode and shutter priority mode,
the setting value indicator on the LCD
screen flashes when you press the shutter
button. In this case, reset the value.