Nikon S3100 - Manual (Page 50)

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Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)
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Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality
(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best
suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the
internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger
the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably
“grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (
A 6, 7).
C
Image Mode
• When using shooting modes other than A (auto) mode, this setting can be changed by pressing
the d button.
• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” ( A 51) for more information.
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode
Option Size (pixels) Description
Q 4320×3240P 4320 × 3240
Higher quality than R, suitable for enlargements or
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:4.
R 4320×3240
(default setting)
4320 × 3240
Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio
is approximately 1:8.
R 3264Ч2448 3264 Ч 2448
L 2592Ч1944 2592 Ч 1944
M 2048Ч1536 2048 Ч 1536
Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to
be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
N 1024Ч768 1024 Ч 768
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
O 640Ч480 640 Ч 480
Suited to full-screen display on a television with an
aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
P 4224Ч2376 4224 Ч 2376
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.