Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 42)

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Image Size
Image size refers to the dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Pictures
taken at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution
by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at
which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy.”
To choose an image size:
Print Size
The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the
resolution, the smaller the fi nal print size.
Image size
(pixels)
Description
(print sizes assume printer resolution of 300 dpi)
Control
panel
(3,264 × 2,448) Will print at a size of about 28 × 21 cm (11˝ Ч 8˝).
(2,592 Ч 1,944) Will print at a size of about 22 × 16 cm (8 ½˝ Ч 6 ½˝).
(2,048 Ч 1,536) Will print at a size of about 17 × 13 cm (7˝ Ч 5˝).
(1,600 Ч 1,200) Will print at a size of about 14 × 10 cm (5 1 /
3
˝ Ч 4˝).
(1,024 Ч 768)
Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as
illustration in letter or report) or to display on moni-
tors 17˝ or larger.
(640 × 480)
Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited
to distribution by e-mail or on web.
(3,264 × 2,176)
Top and bottom of frame cropped out to produce
picture of same proportions as frame of regular 35-
mm fi lm.
(1,280 × 960) Will print at a size of about 11 × 8 cm (4˝ × 3˝).
Press button and rotate command dial until desired setting appears in
control panel and shooting display.
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