Nikon D300 User Manual page 148

available: 12-bit
colors per channel).
Here are the screens and steps to choose a
depth (see Figure
Figure 3-15. NEF (RAW) bit depth
1. Select NEF (RAW) recording
and scroll to the right.
2. Select NEF (RAW) bit depth
3. Select 12-bit
menu.
4. Press the
My Recommendation: Which
Well, I always use
camera can capture, for the best pictures later. If you read my
bit depth tutorial in the next section, you'll understand why I
feel that way.
However, my style of shooting is nature oriented, so I am
concerned with capturing every last drop of color I can.
However, there are some disadvantages to using the
mode. If you choose 14-bit, be aware that your camera's file
sizes will be 1.3 times larger than they would have been in
(4,096 colors per channel) or
3-15):
or 14-bit
OK button to save your selection.
14-bit because I want all the color my
from the
and scroll to the right.
from the NEF (RAW) bit depth
bit depth
148
14-bit (16,385
NEF (RAW) bit
Shooting Menu
setting is best?
14-bit