Nikon COOLPIX L24 User Manual - Page 84

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Image mode Set A (Auto) mode (A 27) M d (shooting menu) M A image mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. Setting Q 4320×3240P Size (pixels) 4320×3240 Description Highest quality; suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4. R 4320×3240 (default setting) R 3264×2448 L 2592×1944 M 2048×1536 4320×3240 3264×2448 2592×1944 2048×1536 Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Smaller size allows more pictures to be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. N 1024×768 1024×768 Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. O 640×480 640×480 Suited to full-screen display on a 4:3 television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. P 3968×2232 3968×2232 Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7). Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 72