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1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. An image size setting smaller than 2M (1600 . 1200 pixels) records images at the specified size. Restoring an Old Photograph You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology. Before trying to restore an old photograph • Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to restore is enclosed within the monitor screen. • Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor screen to the maximum extent possible. • Make sure that light is not reflecting off the surface of the original photograph. • If the old photograph is portrait orientation, be sure to compose the image with the camera in landscape (horizontal) orientation. 99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to the old photograph, one side of the recorded image may appear longer than the side opposite from it. This is called “keystoning,” which is caused by the difference in distance from the camera lens to each side of the photograph. The side of the photograph that is closer to the camera looks longer and the side further from the camera looks shorter. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph appears normal even if you record it at an angle. To restore an old photograph 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [], [], [], and [] to select “Old Photo”, and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter button to record the image. • This displays a photograph contour confirmation screen, and then saves the original recorded image. An error message will appear (page 232), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph. 100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [] and [] to select the contour candidate you want to correct. 5. Use [] and [] to select “Trim”, and then press [SET]. • This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen. • If you do not want to crop the image, select “Cancel” to store the image. 6. Use the zoom button to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller. 7. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET]. • The camera will restore color automatically and save the image. • If you do not want a border around the image, configure the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the boundary of the displayed image. • To cancel the cropping operation at any point and save the image as-is, press [MENU]. 101 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording an old photograph. However, you can use optical zoom. • The camera will not be able to recognize an old photograph in the following cases. — When part of the photograph extends outside of the monitor screen — When the old photograph is the same color as the background it is placed upon • The maximum size when recording an old photograph is 2M (1600 . 1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. When the camera is configured to record images smaller than 2M (1600 . 1200 pixels), images will be in accordance with the currently specified image size. • Under certain conditions, restored colors may not produce the desired results. You can record movies with audio. Movie length is limited only by the amount of memory available for storage. You can select a resolution setting to suit your needs. • File Format: Motion JPEG AVI format • Maximum Movie Length: The length of a movie is limited only by the amount of memory available to store it. • Approximate Movie File Size (1-minute movie): 72.8MB (Quality Setting: HQ) 43.6MB (Quality Setting: Normal) 17.5MB (Quality Setting: LP) 102 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Movie Image Quality The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image. More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and higher image quality when a movie is played back. Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting that suits your needs. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [] and [] to select the “Quality” tab. 3. Use [] and [] to select “ Quality” , and then press []. 4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Setting Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate Higher HQ 10.2 megabits 30 frames/ Quality (640 . 480 pixels) per second second Normal 6.1 megabits 30 frames/ Lower (512 . 384 pixels) per second second LP 2.45 megabits 15 frames/ Quality (320 . 240 pixels) per second second 103 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [] and [] to select the “ ” (movie) scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “ ” (movie) scene causes ...