You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.
Changing the Resolution and Compression
Resolution
|
Purpose
|
L (Large) 2592 X 1944 pixels
|
Print larger than A4 size 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
Print larger than letter size 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
|
M1 (Medium 1) 2048 X 1536 pixels
|
Print A4 size 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
Print letter size 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
|
M2 (Medium 2) 1600 X 1200 pixels
|
Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) prints
Print L size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints
|
S (Small) 640 X 480 pixels
|
Send images as e-mail attachments
Shoot more images
|
Compression
|
Purpose
|
Superfine |
Shoot higher quality images |
Fine |
Shoot normal quality images |
Normal |
Shoot more images |
Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
Resolution
|
Frame Rate
|
Image Quality
|
Recording Time
|
Purpose
|
640 X 480 pixels |
30 frames/sec. |
High
|
Very Short
|
Shoot higher quality movies |
640 X 480 pixels |
15 frames/sec. |
High
|
Short
|
Normal shooting with resolution quality as a priority |
320 X 240 pixels |
30 frames/sec. |
Normal
|
Long
|
Normal shooting with full-motion as a priority |
320 X 240 pixels |
15 frames/sec. |
Normal
|
Longest
|
Shoot longer movies |
Frame Rate
|
Quality
|
Recording Time
|
Purpose
|
Approx. 30 frames/sec. |
Full-Motion |
Short |
Quality-priority shooting |
Approx. 15 frames/sec. |
Normal |
Long |
Time-priority shooting |
Changing the Resolution and Compression
1. Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode.
2. Press the <FUNC.> button.
3. Select L* using the
or
button on the omni selector.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_S1_IS/omni_selector.gif)
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_S2_IS/resolution_menu.gif)
* The current setting is displayed.
4. Select the resolution you wish to set using the
or
button. (Excluding
)
5. Press the <SET> button.
6. Select the compression you wish to set using the
or
button.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_S2_IS/compression_menu.gif)
You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot.
7. Press the <FUNC.> button.
8. Shoot the image.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/PowerShot_A60_A70/note_icon_A70.gif)
- Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes.