Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Image Size, Viewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer, 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.”

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Image size	Control	Description
(pixels)	panel	(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 (8½˝ × 6½˝).
(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 (51/3˝ × 4˝).
(1,280 × 960)		Will print at a size of about 11 × 8 cm (4˝ × 3˝).
		Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as illustra-
(1,024 × 768)		tion in letter or report) or to display on monitors 17˝ or
		larger. Will print at a size of about 9 × 7 (3½˝ × 2½˝˝).
		Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited to
(640 × 480)		distribution by e-mail or on web. Will print at a size of
		about 5 × 4 (2˝ × 1½˝).
		Top and bottom of frame cropped out to produce picture
(3,264 × 2,176)		of same proportions as frame of regular 35-mm film. Will
		print at a size of about 28 × 18 (11˝ × 7¼˝).

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 final print size.

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