Sony DSLR-A700 - Manual (Page 95)

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You can select the aspect ratio to suit your purpose.
• RAW files recorded in 16:9 ratio are displayed in 16:9 ratio using compatible software, such as “Image
Data Converter SR”, but they are displayed in 3:2 ratio if the software is not compatible with this ratio.
z Selecting image size for use
Refer to the following table when selecting the image size.
* This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.
Aspect ratio
3:2 A normal ratio.
16:9 An HDTV ratio. [16:9] is recommended when viewing on an
HDTV.
Image size Usage guidelines No. of
images Printing
L Larger
Smaller
For storing important images or printing A3/A3+*
size or fine A4 size images Less
More
Fine
Rough
M For printing in A4 size or high density images in
A5 size
S For recording a large number of images
For creating web pages
When [16:9] is selected, make your composition in this area.