Image Quality; Image Size - Nikon D60 User Manual

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Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
Select
Image quality
from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting
(eE
48).
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
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
RAW
NEF
degradation. To print these images, use JPEG-format copies
processed from NEF (RAW) photographs using the
Quick
retouch
option
(IE
132) or the
NEF (RAW) processing
option (tI!140) in the retouch menu, or use software that
supports the NEF format on a computer.
FINE
Images are compressed less than
NORM,
producing higher-
quality images. Compression ratio: approx. 1:4.
NORM
JPEG Best choice in most situations. Compression ratio: approx. 1:8.
(default setting)
BASIC
Smaller file size suited to e-mail or the website. Compression
ratio: approx. 1:16.
RAW+B
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
(eE
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
1bI
(default setting)
3,872x2,592
49.2x32.9 cm (19.4x 13.0 in.)
~
2,896x 1,944 36.8x24.7 cm (14.5 x9.7 in.)
(§J
1,936x 1,296
24.6x16.5 cm (9.7x6.5 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 3,872x2,592 pixels in size.