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KODAK DC4800 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Setting the Picture Quality

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution and compression. Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image; compression is a method of reducing file size by carefully encoding data. The relationship between resolution and compression determines the picture quality.

The camera offers four different resolutions. With the highest resolution (3.1 MP), three different compression settings are available: none, some, and high.

Select a high resolution setting for more detailed images and larger print sizes. Use a lower resolution setting for smaller print sizes, and for conserving space on the Picture Card.

All Quality settings are compressed JPEGS except the uncompressed setting, which is a TIFF. The available Quality settings are:

Quality Setting Name
(in megapixels) 		Resolution
(in pixels) 		Compression
Ratio/File Type 		File Size
(approx.)
3.1 MP (Uncompr) 2160 x 1440 None/TIFF 9170 KB
3.1 MP(default) 2160 x 1440 1:5/JPEG 960 KB
3.1 MP
(High Compr) 		2160 x 1440 1:10/JPEG 480 KB
2.2 MP 1800 x 1200 1:5/JPEG 730 KB
1.6 MP 1536 x 1024 1:5/JPEG 550 KB
0.8 MP 1080 x 720 1:5/JPEG 325 KB

To change the Quality setting:

  1. Set the Mode dial to a Capture setting (P, 2.8, 5.6, or 8).
  2. Press the Menu button to display the Capture Menu screen.
  3. Press a button until the icon is highlighted.
  4. Press OK to display the Quality screen.
  1. Press a button to highlight the Quality setting you want to use.
  2. Press OK to accept the changes and return to the Menu screen.
  3. Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.

This setting remains until you change it.

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Main Table of Contents
Customizing Manual Settings:
Exposure Compensation | White Balance | Color Mode | Picture Quality | Exposure Metering | Picture Sharpness | ISO Sensitivity | Shutter Speed | Date