Pentax p80 User Guide

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Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

You can choose from eight recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will 
appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture 
also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the 
printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the 
required number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making 
postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and 
the bigger the file size. 
Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to 
expected usage.

The default setting is E.

• In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, the focusing area 

cannot be set to W.

• In 9 (Green) and 

b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed 

at J.

• If you change the focusing area setting frequently, you can save time 

by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).

Recorded Pixels

Expected Usage

R

4000×3000

E

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or 
larger, or editing images on a computer.

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3072×2304

f

2592×1944

h

2048×1536

For making postcard-size prints.

L

1920×1080

(16 : 9)

For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same 
aspect ratio as HDTV.

l

1024× 768

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

m

640× 480

Clear

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