Record mode272 Tips before you start taking picturesImage sizeThe number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. You cansave your pictures at a large image size to get clearer prints. However, as the imagesize increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which decreases the numberof pictures that can be saved.CompressionIn record modes other than [RAW], pictures are compressed and saved. The higherthe compression, the less clear the image will be.(Special record modesRaw dataThis is unprocessed data which has not been subjected to color conversion or whitebalance, sharpness and contrast adjustment. Use the OLYMPUS Master softwareto display the picture data on a computer. You can also view the data with Photoshopsoftware by installing the Plug-in available from the Olympus website. Raw datacannot be displayed using ordinary software, and print reservations cannot be made.Pictures taken with the record mode set to raw data can be edited with this camera.g“Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK &WHITE/SEPIA)” (P. 92)3:2The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If theaspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can beprinted at a photo store without losing the imageborders.Record mode Features Image sizeSP-310 SP-350RAW Raw uncompressed data. Data isin ORF format. 3072 × 2304 3264 × 24483:2(SHQ, HQ)This is useful for ordering printsfrom a photo store. 3072 × 2048 3264 × 21764432643264×21762176HQHQF4.0F4.01/2001/200 0.00.0Monitor display when3:2 is set
