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Viewing RAW (NEF) Images on a Computer
RAW (NEF) images can only be viewed using PictureProject (version 1.0.1 or later) or
Nikon Capture (available separately). To create a TIFF copy for viewing in other appli-
cations, press the shutter-release button while a RAW image is displayed in full-frame
playback ( 66). The copy will be saved under a new name with the extension .TIF.
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
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.”
Image size
(pixels)
Control
panel
Description
(print sizes assume printer resolution of 300 dpi)
(3,264 × 2,448) Will print at a size of about 28 × 21 cm (11˝ × 8˝).
(2,592 × 1,944) Will print at a size of about 22 × 16 cm (8 ½˝ × 6 ½˝).
(2,048 × 1,536) Will print at a size of about 17 × 13 cm (7˝ × 5˝).
(1,600 × 1,200) Will print at a size of about 14 × 10 cm (5
1
/
3˝ × 4˝).
(1,280 × 960) Will print at a size of about 11 × 8 cm (4˝ × 3˝).
(1,024 × 768)
Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as illustra-
tion in letter or report) or to display on monitors 17˝ or
larger. Will print at a size of about 9 × 7 (3½˝ × 2½˝˝).
(640 × 480)
Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited to
distribution by e-mail or on web. Will print at a size of
about 5 × 4 (2˝ × 1½˝).
(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. Will
print at a size of about 28 × 18 (11˝ × 7¼˝).