Nikon 27696, 27706, 27698, 27697, 27699 manual Image Mode, Size

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Image Mode

Image mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image ﬁles. The size of the ﬁles, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.

		Size	Compression		Print size
	Option	(pixels)*	ratio†	Description	(cm)‡
	High	2,592 ×	1 : 4	High quality, suitable for enlarge-	22 × 16.5
	(2592★)	1,944	1 : 4	ments or high-quality prints.	(8½˝˝ × 6½˝)
	(2592★)	1,944		ments or high-quality prints.	(8½˝˝ × 6½˝)
	Normal	2,592 ×	1 : 8	Best choice in most situations.	22 × 16.5
	(2592)	1,944	1 : 8	Best choice in most situations.	(8½˝˝ × 6½˝)
	(2592)	1,944			(8½˝˝ × 6½˝)
	Normal	2,048 ×	1 : 8	Smaller size allows more pictures	17 × 13
	(2048)	1,536	1 : 8	to be stored on memory card.	(7˝ × 5˝)
	(2048)	1,536		to be stored on memory card.	(7˝ × 5˝)
				Suited to printing at smaller sizes
	PC screen	1,024 ×	1 : 8	(for example, in a letter or report)	9 × 7
	(1024)	768	1 : 8	or to display on computer moni-	(3½˝ × 2½˝˝)
	(1024)	768		or to display on computer moni-	(3½˝ × 2½˝˝)
				tors 17˝ or larger.
	TV screen	640 ×		Can be displayed full screen on	5 × 4
	TV screen	640 ×	1 : 8	television or 13˝ monitor. Suited	5 × 4
	(640)	480	1 : 8	television or 13˝ monitor. Suited	(2˝ × 1½˝)
				to distribution by e-mail or web.

*Smaller images create smaller ﬁles that require less memory and are suited to trans- mission by e-mail or use in web pages. When printed at larger sizes, however, small

images will be rough and uneven in appearance.

†To reduce the amount of memory each shot occupies, pictures are compressed as they are saved. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image. The more

a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The ﬁgures show the approximate compression ratio for each setting.

‡All ﬁgures are approximate. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the resolution, the smaller the ﬁnal print size. The print sizes given here assume a printer resolution of approximately 300 dpi.

Image Mode

The current image mode is shown by an icon in the display ( 4–5). See the Appendix for more information on image mode and ﬁle size ( 93).

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The Shooting Menu

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Contents Digital Camera Important Read Before Use Water ResistanceMemory Cards Do not disassemble For Your SafetyIii Modiﬁcations Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures IntroductionMajority of settings are controlled by Simple point-and-shoot mode in whichParts of the Camera MovieMulti selector Menu navigation Move cursorShooting Monitor 9999 /9999Shooting mode MV-12 COOL-STATION EH-63 AC AdapterRemoving the Camera from the Cool Inserting the Battery First StepsIf the Camera Is Wet Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryDescription Removing the Battery from the CameraEN-EL8 Batteries EH-63 AC AdapterInserting Memory Cards To insert a memory card Conﬁrm that the power-on lamp is offInsert the memory card Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Battery exhausted Basic SetupAuto Power off Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera OnCamera Clock Do Not Touch the LensSelect Mode Basic PhotographyDisplay Description Close the Multi-Connector Cover When the camera is zoomed in to maximumFrame the Picture Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsFocus Focus and ShootTake the picture During RecordingPress the button Picture will be displayed in the monitor View the ResultsView additional pictures To return to shooting mode, press the button againHow it works When to use it Using the FlashMore on Photography Following ﬂash modes are availableDefault Flash Mode When Lighting Is PoorCamera Shake Icon Dust or MistTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Macro Close-up Mode Easy Close-ups Macro Close-up ModeScene Mode Scene ModeHelp Other OptionsFraming Assist , , , Using the GuidesPortrait Assist Landscape Assist AutoOff † Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Sports AssistNight Portrait Assist To select a scene from the scene menu Other Scenes20, or macro close-up Tions are noted on the pages that followAuto Off Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesSlow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night Noise ReductionOff Use tripod Close upPanorama Assist Create a digital audio recordingHighlight Panorama assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaMaking a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsPlaying Voice Recordings Control DescriptionDeleting Voice Recordings Highlight Selected ﬁles Copying Voice RecordingsMovie Mode MoviesTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Default Following options are available for Auto-focus modeOption Single AFRecording Time-Lapse Movies Recording MoviesHighlight Set interval time Recording MoviesAE Lock Use a Reliable Power SourceViewing Movies Playback VolumeControl Deleting MoviesViewing Pictures on the Camera More on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing PicturesCropped Copies Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomLighting Enhancing Contrast D-LightingVoice Memos Recording and Playback Voice memo can be recorded and appended to anyVoice Memos Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TVBefore Connecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option Camera setup menu. After consulting the followViewing Pictures on a Computer Highlight PTP or Mass storage Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures During TransferTransferring Pictures from Internal Memory Drag the untitled camera volume no Name into the Trash Disconnecting the CameraWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SEPrint Set Printing PicturesPictures can be printed by any of the following methods Highlight Print selectedPrint Set and Digital Print Order Format Dpof Print SetPrint-Order Icon Thumbnail Display Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionPrinting Multiple Pictures Printing Pictures One at a TimePrinting Pictures PictBridgeMulti selector. The menu shown at right will be Highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the centerLight an option Option DescriptionPrinting Multiple Pictures Dpof printing5x7, Postcard, 100mmx150mm Prints Dpof Printing Shooting Menu Menu GuideShooting menu contains the following options Exp. +Image Mode Image ModeSize Preset White Balance White BalanceWhite Balance Exposure Compensation Restrictions on Camera SettingsContinuous Memory BufferInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyOff Best Shot Selector BSSHighlight BSS picture Restrictions on BSSColor Options SensitivitySensitivity Color OptionsPlayback menu contains the following options Playback MenuTo display the playback menu Print setSelecting Multiple Pictures Slide Show Slide ShowsLoop Delete ProtectDelete menu contains the following options Transfer Marking Select images Mark selected pictures for transferRestrictions on Auto Transfer Small Picture To copy a picture at a smaller sizeSmall Picture Copy AllCopy Setup menu contains the following options Setup MenuTo display the setup menu Shooting menuWelcome Screen Welcome ScreenSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies Date To switch between home and travel destination time zonesTime Zone DateGMT + Location Time ZonesTurn indicators in the monitor on or off Monitor SettingsBrightness Control monitor brightnessDate Imprint Date CounterDate Imprint Blur Warning Sound SettingsWhich pictures may be blurred. Select Yes to record ButtonFormat Memory Auto OffFormat Card FormatLanguage Reset allInterface AF AssistFirmware Version MenusTechnical Notes BatteryAC adapter USB cableCaring for the Camera Avoid contact with liquid crystal CleaningBatteries StorageProblem Error MessagesBe Saved Display ProblemTransfer Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Night landscape, or Dusk/Dawn as appropriate to Picture has been cropped to below 320 × Picture is a movie Appendix Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint MB memory card Image modeOriginal Copy Audio ﬁle Type Identiﬁer ExtensionDate imprint Print set Date File Storage Image File and Folder NamesLens Effective pixelsFocal length NumberPower sources Self-timerBattery life DimensionsEH-63 AC Adapter EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryIndex Video mode, 45, 80 Vivid color, 64 Voice memo 6MA09011