Nikon B0012OGF6Q D60 User's Manual - Page 62
Image Quality, Image Size
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Image Quality and Size Image Quality Select Image quality from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). The camera supports the following image quality options (the first four are listed in descending order by image quality and file size). Option U V V (default setting) W X Format NEF Description Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card. Choose for images that will be processed or retouched on a computer to control image degradation. To print these images, use JPEG-format copies processed from NEF (RAW) photographs using the Quick retouch option (A 132) or the NEF (RAW) processing option (A 140) in the retouch menu, or use software that supports the NEF format on a computer. Images are compressed less than V, producing higherquality images. Compression ratio: approx. 1:4. JPEG Best choice in most situations. Compression ratio: approx. 1:8. Smaller file size suited to e-mail or the website. Compression ratio: approx. 1:16. NEF + JPEG Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG image. Image Size Select Image size from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Image size is measured in pixels. The following options are available. Choose an image size according to the size at which photos will be printed. Image size Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi w (default setting) 3,872×2,592 49.2×32.9 cm (19.4×13.0 in.) x 2,896 × 1,944 36.8×24.7 cm (14.5×9.7 in.) y 1,936 × 1,296 24.6×16.5 cm (9.7×6.5 in.) Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When viewed on a computer, NEF images are 3,872×2,592 pixels in size. Changing Shooting Settings 50