Picture Quality / Size Options (7.5)
In the setup menu, the default image format of JPEG can be switched to RAW. RAW files take up a lot of space on the memory card (too much to fit even one picture on the internal memory), but the advantage of an uncompressed image file is that it is much more flexible when editing in software later. The JPEG images are all normally compressed except for the top resolution, which allows Fine and Normal choices. The following image sizes are available from the “F” menu under the Quality heading: 2848 x 2136, 3024 x 2016 (3:2), 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, and 640 x 480. Beside each image size in the menu, the number of pictures left on the memory card using the respective image size is displayed. This helps users choose which quality to use depending on the situation, how many pictures they still need to take, and how large they will want to print the pictures.
Picture Effects Mode (6.25)
The “F” menu also allows access to a typical list of color modes: Standard, Chrome, and Black & White. The Chrome option over-saturates colors, similar to other manufacturers’ models that title this mode Vivid or Rich. The Black & White mode looks just as it is supposed to, so there’s nothing unique about the color modes on the FinePix S6000fd. Most cameras – particularly those marketed to enthusiasts - now have some form of parameters for contrast, saturation, and sharpness. This Fuji only has a control for the sharpness; it can be set to Hard, Standard, or Soft.
