Setting the quality level, L (p.110, P.110) – Pentax L User Manual
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You can set the image quality level. The file size will also differ according 
to the Recorded Pixels settings. The default setting is [C (Best)].
Set in [Quality Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)
Setting the Quality Level
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RAW
RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing.
Effects such as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and 
Sharpness are not applied to the image but such 
information is saved. Transfer to a PC, apply effects with 
the enclosed PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 and create 
JPEG and TIFF images.
C
Best
Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures 
such as A4 size. Image is saved in JPEG format.
D
Better
Standard compression rate, suited for viewing as 
photographs or on your computer screen. Image is saved 
in JPEG format.
E
Good
Highest compression rate, suitable for attaching to e-mail 
or posting on websites. Image is saved in JPEG format.
OK
OK
Image Tone
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
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