Konica Minolta X50 - Manual (Page 42)

42 R ECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION
Changing image size affects the number of pixels in
each image. The greater the image size, the larger
the file size. Choose image size based on the final
use of the image - smaller images are more suitable
for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher
quality prints.
LCD monitor
2560
2048
1600
640
Number of pixels
(hor. X vert.)
2560 X 1920
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY
FINE
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels
in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the
larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy
mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode produces the
highest quality image and the largest image files.
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed
on the LCD monitor. Image size and quality must be reset manually. Image size and
quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu. See navigating the recording menu
section on page 40.
If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number
of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory
card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can
be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the
images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be
compressed further than others. See the chart on the following page.
Fine - high-quality JPEG image.
Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)
Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)
STD.
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