Pentax ist DL User Manual - Page 33

31 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Pictures with larger recorded size or the more E are clearer when printed. The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD Memory Card) becomes less with larger file sizes. 2 The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, R (1536×1024) is adequate. Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose. Getting Started Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109) 1Setting the Quality Level (p.110) Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity Quality Level Recorded Pixels P (3008×2008) (3008×2000) Q (2400×1600) R (1536×1024) RAW 11 - - - C Best - 34 51 106 D Better - 70 96 173 E Good - 117 161 271 • The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 128MB SD Memory Card. • The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc.