Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
Press the [
z
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 28).
Once the setting is complete, the screen
z
aspect ratio will be updated.
To restore the original setting, repeat this
z
process but choose [
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen. Same aspect ratio as
35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard
sizes.
Used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar
display devices. Also used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or
A-series sizes.
Square aspect ratio.
●
Not available in [
] mode.
You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 29)
●
> [
1] tab > [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
Still Images
Movies
] button, choose [
] in the
].
Changing Image Quality
Choose from 7 combinations of size (number of pixels) and compression
(image quality). Also specify whether to capture images in RAW format
( = 48). For guidelines on how many of each kind of image can fit on a
memory card, see "Recording" ( = 212).
Press the [
z
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 28).
The option you configured is now
z
displayed.
To restore the original setting, repeat this
z
process but choose [ ].
●
[
] and [
] indicate different levels of image quality depending
on the extent of compression. At the same size (number of
pixels), [
] offers higher image quality. Although [
have slightly lower image quality, more fit on a memory card. Note
that [
]-size images are of [
●
Not available in [
] mode.
You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 29)
●
> [
1] tab > [Image quality].
When deciding the number of pixels based on print size, use the following
table as a guide for images with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard
Before Use
Still Images
Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
] button, choose [ ] in the
] images
] quality.
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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