Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Image Quality, Image Size

Setting Image Quality and Size 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
				Best-quality image, with no compression.
				Use when quality or authenticity is of
	HI	No compression	TIFF	paramount importance. (Available in FULL
				or 3:2 size in	mode only.)
				Quality virtually identical to uncompressed
FINE		Approx. 1/4	JPEG	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.

Check point

The selected Image quality and size settings remain in the camera’s memory even when the power is turned off.

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.	Operation
	2048 x 1360	proportions to 35mm film. When 3:2 is selected, the top
		This format gives an aspect ratio which is of identical
		and bottom of the Monitor are cropped and the image	Detailed
		frame becomes 3:2. The Green LED pulses slowly.

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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