Nikon 5700 - Manual (Page 61)

Taking Pictur
es : The Details—Using the Camera Contr
ols (All User Sets)
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Image Quality
Images can be compressed using JPEG compression when saved to the memory
card. This results in smaller files that take up less space on the memory card,
but at high levels of compression, a perceptible loss of image detail may oc-
cur. Images can also be saved in uncompressed NEF or TIFF formats, which
preserves detail but takes up more space on the memory card.
* Compression ratios are approximate
RAW
HI
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
Option
1 : 4
1 : 8
1 : 16
Compres-
sion Ratio*
NEF
TIFF
JPEG
JPEG
JPEG
File
Type
Quality
Raw uncompressed CCD data saved
directly to memory card in Nikon Elec-
tronic Format (NEF). Only available at
an image size of FULL. File size smaller
than HI images. Black&White can not
be selected from Saturation Control
menu (
108).
High image quality. Image stored as
TIFF file with no compression. TIFF
files supported by many graphics ap-
plications. Quality on a par with RAW
images. Only available at image sizes
of FULL or 3:2.
Fine image quality, suitable for en-
largements or high-quality prints.
Normal image quality, suited to most
applications.
Basic image quality, suitable for pic-
tures for electronic distribution.
Description
None
Low
High