Nikon D40x D40X User's Manual - Page 42
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Image Quality Controls used The camera supports the following image quality options (the first four are listed in descending order by image quality and file size): Option Format Description RAW NEF Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card. Choose for images that will be retouched on a computer. FINE Images are compressed less than NORM, producing higher-quality images. Compression ratio: roughly 1:4. NORM (default) JPEG Best choice in most situations. Compression ratio: roughly 1:8. BASIC Smaller file size suited to e-mail or the Web. Compression ratio: roughly 1:16. RAW + B NEF + JPEG Two images image. are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG Image Size Controls used Image size is measured in pixels. The following options are available: Image size L (default) M S Size (pixels) 3,872 × 2,592 2,896 × 1,944 1,936 × 1,296 Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi 49.2×32.9cm (19.4×13.0in.) 36.8×24.7cm (14.5×9.7in.) 24.6×16.5cm (9.7×6.5in.) 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. 30 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Image Quality and Size