Nikon Z 6 Reference Guide PDF Edition - Page 106

Option Description Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) [RAW + JPEG finem] picture and a JPEG copy. • For the JPEG copy, you can choose from options [RAW + JPEG fine] prioritizing image quality or file size. Choose options with a star ("m") to maximize image quality. Choose options without a star ("m") to [RAW + JPEG normalm] ensure that the JPEG copies all have more or less the same file size. • Only the JPEG copy is displayed during playback. If [RAW + JPEG normal] only one memory card was inserted in the camera when the photos were recorded, the NEF (RAW) copies can only be viewed using a computer. [RAW + JPEG basicm] • If the photo was recorded with only one memory card inserted or with [Overflow] or [Backup] selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] and two memory cards inserted, deleting the JPEG [RAW + JPEG basic] copy on the camera will also delete the NEF (RAW) picture. [RAW] Record photos in NEF (RAW) format. [JPEG finem] [JPEG fine] [JPEG normalm] [JPEG normal] [JPEG basicm] [JPEG basic] Record photos in JPEG format. "Fine" produces higher quality pictures than "normal" and "normal" higher quality pictures than "basic". • Choose options with a star ("m") to maximize image quality. Choose options without a star ("m") to ensure that the JPEG copies all have more or less the same file size. 106 Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)