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Still Images
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NEF (RAW)
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NEF (RAW) image files contain the raw data output from the image
sensor. They have the extension “*.nef”.
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Using Nikon’s ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D software, you can adjust and
re-adjust settings such as exposure compensation and white balance.
Such adjustments can be performed as often as you please without
degrading image quality, making this the ideal format for photos that
will be processed in multiple different ways. ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D
are available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center.
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The process of converting NEF (RAW) images to other formats such as
JPEG is referred to as “NEF (RAW) processing”. You can save NEF (RAW)
images in other formats using the ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D
computer applications or the [
NEF (RAW) processing
] item in the
camera retouch menu.
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“NEF (RAW) + JPEG”
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The camera displays only the JPEG copies of photos recorded at image
quality settings of “NEF (RAW) + JPEG”. If only one memory card was
inserted in the camera when the photos were recorded, the NEF (RAW)
copies can only be viewed using a computer.
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In the case of photos recorded with only one memory card inserted,
deleting the JPEG copies on the camera also deletes the NEF (RAW)
images.
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If [
RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2
] is selected for [
Role played by card in Slot
2
], the NEF (RAW) copies will be recorded to the card in Slot 1 and the
JPEG copies to the card in Slot 2 (