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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
T
IMAGE QUALITY [FINE]
Choose how much image files are compressed.
Option
Description
FINE
Low compression. Select for higher image
quality.
NORMAL
High compression. Select this option to
store more pictures.
U
DYNAMIC RANGE [AUTO]
Control contrast. Higher values are recommend-
ed for scenes that include both sunlight and deep
shade or for increased contrast with such subjects
as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves,
portraits taken against a blue sky, and white ob-
jects or people wearing white; note, however, that
mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher
values. If AUTO is selected, the camera will auto-
matically select values between 100% and 400%
in response to shooting conditions.
Option
Description
AUTO
A
100%
Increase contrast when shooting
indoors or under overcast skies.
Reduce loss of detail in highlights
and shadows when photograph-
ing high-contrast scenes.
B
200%
C
400%
D
800%
M
1600%
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M 1600% and D 800% are available only when
D-RANGE PRIORITY is selected in E mode.
