40Quality / Frame rateYou can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application ofthe captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower thepicture quality.[STILL IMAGE mode] [MOVIE mode ]This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) :JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the JointPhotographic Experts Group. This type of compression is mostcommonly used for compressing photos and graphics because itcan compress the files efficiently.xxMode STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE modeIcon Sub menu SuperFine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPSFile Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi aviMeteringIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change themetering method to take brighter pictures.[Multi] () : Exposure will becalculated basedon an averageof the availablelight in the imagearea. However, thecalculation will bebiased towards the centre of the image area.This is suitable for general use.[Spot] ( ) : Only the rectangular area in the centre of theLCD monitor will be metered for light. Thisis suitable when the subject in the centre isexposed correctly, regardless of the back lighting.[Center Weighted] ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an averageof the available light in the image area. However,the calculation will be biased towards the centreof the image area. This is suitable for taking apicture of small objects like flowers or insects.K If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spotmetering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, itis better to use exposure compensation.Setting up the recording function using the camera buttonsQUALITYFineFRAME RATE30fpsMETERINGMulti