Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

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 Setting

s

5

Sets the recording size of images when the file format is set to [JPEG].

You can set the image quality level (compression ratio). The default setting 

is C (Best). 

You can select a color space to use.

JPEG Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels

Pixels

p

4928×3264 (default setting)

E

4224×2816

a

3456×2304

f

2688×1792

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The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The file size will also vary 

according to the [JPEG Quality] setting.

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The quality of a captured image depends on the shooting settings, resolution 

of the printer and a variety of other factors. 

JPEG Quality

C

Best

Quality: clearer    File size: larger

D

Better

E

Good

Quality: grainier   File size: smaller

Color Space

sRGB

Mainly used for devices such as a computer. (default setting)

AdobeRGB

Covers a wider range of color than sRGB and is used for 

commercial uses such as industrial printing. 

The file naming system changes depending on the color space setting 

as shown below. (“xxxx” is a four-digit sequential number.) 

For sRGB: IMGPxxxx.JPG

For AdobeRGB: _IMGxxxx.JPG

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