140SQW0547Picture Quality and coloring SettingsSetting the picture quality and sizeSetting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])Recording mode:Set the compression rate used for storing pictures.→ [Rec] → [Quality]Settings File format Description[ ]JPEGGives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG fileformat.[ ]Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality.This setting is useful when you want to increase the number ofrecordable pictures without changing the number of pixels.[ ] RAW + JPEG Saves pictures in JPEG file format ([ ] or [ ]) in addition to theRAW file format.*1[ ][ ] RAWSaves pictures in the RAW file format.*2[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or[ ].*1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG file is also deleted.*2 Regardless of the aspect ratio of the picture during recording, a RAW still picture is alwaysrecorded at the following aspect ratio.ZS100 : [3:2] (5472×3648)ZS60 : [4:3] (4896×3672)About RAW fileIn RAW file format the data is saved without any picture processing by the camera. Toplay back and edit RAW file pictures, you must use this unit or dedicated software.You can perform advanced editing of RAW file pictures, such as correcting the WhiteBalance of pictures recorded previously, and save the pictures in file formats that can bedisplayed on a PC. This format delivers a higher picture quality than the JPEG format, butthe amount of data is greater.• ZS100You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu.(→284)• To develop and edit RAW file pictures on a PC, use the software (Ichikawa SoftLaboratory’s “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”). To get this software, download it from thesupplier’s website and install it on your PC. (→353)
