Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create asingle
picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use ofRAW
data from the camera image sensor, arenoticeably better than overlays created in an
imaging application. The new picture is saved atcurrent image quality and size
settings; before creating an overlay, setimage quality and size (_ 85, 88; all options
are available). To create a NEF (RAW) copy, choose an image quality of NEF (RAW).
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Select Image overlay.
Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu
and press I_. The dialog shown at right will be
displayed, with Image 1 highlighted; press _) to
display a list of the NEF pictures created with this
camera.
Select the first image.
Use the multi selector to highlight a photo. To
view the highlighted image full frame, press and
hold the _ button (to view images in other
locations as described on page 164, hold BKT and
press A). Press _) to select the highlighted
photograph and return to the preview display.
Select the second image.
The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2and press _),
then select the second photo asdescribed in Step 2. Choose an image with the
same bit-depth asthe photo selected for Image 1.
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