Quality

Selects the image quality for still images.
  1. MENU 1 [Quality] desired mode



(RAW)
File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.)
Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes.
  • The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen.


(RAW & JPEG)
File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time.
This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing.
  • The JPEG image quality is fixed to [Fine].


(Extra fine)
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
The compression rate increases and the file size decreases in the following order: [Extra fine], [Fine], and [Standard].
(Fine)

(Standard)

RAW images
You need the “Image Data Converter” software in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be readjusted.
Notes
  • You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.

  • You cannot use [Auto HDR] and [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.

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