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Image Quality and Size
Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph
occupies on the memory card.
Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger
sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored
on the memory card (0 187).
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
1 Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button.
Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.
2 Display image quality options.
Highlight the current image quality in the
information display and press J.
Option File type Description
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine
NEF/
JPEG
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG
image.
NEF (RAW) NEF
Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory
card.
Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted on a
computer after shooting.
JPEG fine
JPEG
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).
JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).
Information display P button

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Nikon D3100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.2 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3072 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)23.1 x 15.4 mm
Still image resolution(s)-
Digital zoom- x
Focal length range- mm
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRYes
Power source typeBattery
Dimensions (WxDxH)124 x 96 x 74.5 mm
Camera shutter speed1/4000 - 30 s
Effective sensor resolution14800000 pixels
Auto focusing (AF) modesSingle Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Field of view95 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Magnification0.8 x
USB version2.0
Scene modesChildren, Close-up (macro), Portrait
Photo effectsBlack&White
White balanceAuto, Manual
Self-timer delay10 s
Product colorBlack
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth96 mm
Width124 mm
Height74.5 mm
Weight505 g

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