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1
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [Quality
Level] in the [
A
Rec. Mode] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
A pull-down menu appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to choose the quality
level.
The maximum number of still pictures you can take is displayed at the
top of the screen when you select a quality level.
4
Press the
4
button.
The setting is saved.
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
C
Best
Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
D
Better
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing on a
computer screen. (Default setting)
E
Good
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or posting on websites.
• In
9
(Green) mode, the quality level is fixed at
D
.
• In
c
(Time-Lapse Movie),
C
(Movie) or
d
(High Speed Movie) mode,
the quality level is fixed at
C
.
Setting the White Balance
F
Auto
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
(Default setting)
G
Daylight
For use when taking pictures in sunlight
H
Shade
For use when taking pictures in the shade
I
Tungsten Light
For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other
tungsten light