Nikon 995 - Manual (Page 30)

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Setting Image Quality and Size
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Shooting Mode
In both or mode, one of the most important options for your
pictures is the combination of Image quality setting (image
compression ratio) and Image size setting that you select. There are
four available Image quality settings and six Image size settings.
Image Quality
To reduce memory requirements, images are compressed using JPEG
compression. At higher compression ratios, the block pattern becomes more
visible and there may be noticeable loss of detail. The actual effect depends on the
size of the image when reproduced on a monitor or printer and on the type of
subject.
To set the Image quality, press the QUAL (Image quality) button
repeatedly until the desired Image quality setting is displayed.
Setting Compression ratio File format Application
HI No compression TIFF
Best-quality image, with no compression.
Use when quality or authenticity is of
paramount importance. (Available in FULL
or 3:2 size in
mode only.)
FINE Approx. 1/4 JPEG
Quality virtually identical to uncompressed
HI mode: for use where Image quality is
important, for example when the image will
be cropped and enlarged.
NORMAL Approx. 1/8 JPEG
For use in most general situations where
the image will not be significantly enlarged.
BASIC Approx. 1/16 JPEG
For situations such as sending image data
via E-mail where small file size is more
important than Image quality.
Image Size
The Image size setting determines the maximum size at which the image can be
printed. If the print size is too large, the individual pixels will be visible to the naked
eye, giving the image a rough, uneven appearance. As a rule of thumb, for printing,
about 200 pixels per inch are required. For display on a computer monitor, about
80 pixels per inch are recommended.
Rotate the Command dial while pressing the QUAL button until the
desired Image size is displayed.
Setting Size (pixels) Application
Full
2048 x 1536
For high quality prints of up to A4 without additional
(no indication) treatment.
1600 x 1200 For printing at about A5 or large photo album size.
1280 x 960 For smaller postcard-sized prints.
1024 x 768
For display on a 17-inch computer monitor or small prints,
for example, to be included in a report.
640 x 480
For output on a 13-inch monitor, sending image data via
E-mail, or posting a picture on an Internet homepage.
2048 x 1360
This format gives an aspect ratio which is of identical
proportions to 35mm film. When 3:2 is selected, the top
and bottom of the Monitor are cropped and the image
frame becomes 3:2. The Green LED pulses slowly.
Check point
The selected Image quality and size settings remain in the camera’s memory
even when the power is turned off.
Setting Size (pixels) Print size at 200dpi resolution
Full 2048 x 1536 Approx. 26 x 20 cm (10.2 x 7.9 in.)
1600 x 1200 Approx. 20 x 15 cm (7.9 x 5.9 in.)
1280 x 960 Approx. 16 x 12 cm (6.3 x 4.7 in.)
1024 x 768 Approx. 13 x 10 cm (5.1 x 3.9 in.)
640 x 480 Approx. 8 x 6 cm (3.1 x 2.4 in.)
2048 x 1360 Approx. 26 x 17 cm (10.2 x 6.7 in.)
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