Nikon Coolpix P5000 P5000 User's Manual - Page 78

j Image Quality Pictures are stored in compressed JPEG format. The more pictures are compressed, the less memory they require (B 67). Compression also however selectively reduces image quality, and the more pictures are compressed the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. Option m Fine l Normal (default) k Basic Description Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1:4), suitable for enlargement or high-quality prints. Normal image quality (compression of 1:8), suited to most applications. Basic image quality (compression of 1:16), suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages. Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor (B 4-5). n Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory (B 67), making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably "grainy." Option Description (print sizes assume printer resolution of 300 dpi) j 3648×2736 (default) Will print at size of about 31 ×23cm (12 ×9in.) f 2592×1944 Will print at size of about 22 ×16cm (81/2 ×61/2in.) g 2048×1536 Will print at size of about 17 ×13cm (7 ×5in.) e 1600×1200 Will print at size of about 14 ×10cm (51/2 ×3in.) d 1280×960 Will print at size of about 11 ×8cm (4 ×3in.) i 1024×768 Suited to display on a computer; will print at size of about 9 ×7cm (31/2 ×21/2in.) k 640×480 Suited to e-mail; will print at size of about 5 ×4cm (2 ×11/2in.) h 3648×2432 Picture has same proportions as pictures taken on 35-mm film; will print at size of about 31 ×21cm (12 ×8in.) 9 3584×2016 Picture has same proportions as wide-screen television display; will print at size of about 30 ×17cm (12 ×7in.) Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor (B 4-5). 66 Menu Guide