Basic picture settings
Resolution
The picture data can be recorded at four different pixel
settings, i.e. resolutions. This allows you to adjust it
precisely to the intended use or to the available memo-
ry card capacity.
At the highest resolution (which also means the largest
data volume), which you should select for optimum
quality for larger prints, it is of course possible to save
considerably fewer pictures to a card than at the low-
est resolution, which is perfectly adequate for sending
a picture by e-mail or for a website.
Note:
When using raw data storage (
RAW
, see next
section), the resolution switches to
.
Note:
The details in the table relate to the 512 MB
memory card supplied and retention of the same set-
tings. If, on the other hand, you change the compres-
sion rate and/or resolution, the resulting number of
pictures will be different.
Setting the function
Turn the setting dial (1.22) to
RES
(resolution), keep
the
SET
button (1.23) pressed, and use the setting ring
(1.13) to select the desired resolution (see also p. 85).
• The display in the data panel changes accordingly
(2.2.9a/b/c/d).
Compression/file format
Picture data can be recorded at four different compres-
sion rates or file formats. This allows you to adjust the
setting precisely to the intended use or to the available
memory card capacity.
Of course, less compressed or uncompressed data,
which contains more picture information and should be
selected for large prints or further processing in photo-
graphic programs for example, allows you to save con-
siderably fewer pictures per memory card than with
higher compression, i.e. with reduced picture informa-
tion.
Notes:
• Regardless of the existing setting, when using raw
data storage –
RAW
– the resolution is automatically
set to
(3872 x 2576) (see previous section). The
standardized DNG (Digital Negative) format is used
to store the camera raw data.
• A high compression rate can result in very fine struc-
tures in the subject being lost or incorrectly repro-
duced (artifacts; e.g. “stepped” diagonal edges).
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Compression rate/
RAW
TIFF
JPEG FINE
1
JPEG BASIC
1
file format
(low)
(normal)
Resolution
(3872 x 2576)
24
16
48
110
(2896 x 1920)
-
29
86
195
(1936 x 1280)
-
66
185
400
(1280 x 848)
-
145
385
750
Possible resolutions and resulting numbers of pictures
1
Average values, can differ significantly depending on the subjects.
