Selecting The Recorded Pixels - Pentax OPTIO S30 Operating Manual

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2304×1728] (For
only S40), [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.
The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.64).
Recorded Pixels
2304 ×1728∗
2048 ×1536
1600 ×1200
1024 ×768
640×480
∗ For only S40.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Recorded Pixels].
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the size.
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Moving Picture
mode or Marine Moving Picture mode.
• Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.
• The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
2, 3
4
1
Suitable for printing on A4 paper (8 1/2 in. × 11 1/2 in.)
Suitable for printing on A5 paper
Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard
Suitable for printing on postcards
Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites
Recorded Pixels and Quality
R e c . M o d e
MENU
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
W h i t e B a l a n c e
F o c u s i n g A r e a
A E M e t e r i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
E x i t E x i t E x i t
MENU
d R + . H =
R e c . M o d e
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s
Q u a l i t y L e v e l
W h i t e B a l a n c e
F o c u s i n g A r e a
A E M e t e r i n g
S e n s i t i v i t y
MENU E x i t E x i t E x i t
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1
2304
AWB
M u l t i
A u t o
O K O K O K
OK
4
2304
AWB
M u l t i
A u t o
OK O K O K O K
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