Nikon Z 7 User Manual

166 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu
Choose a compression type and bit depth for NEF (RAW)
photographs.
NEF (RAW) Compression
Use compression to reduce file size.
NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Bit depth determines the depth of color data recorded.
NEF (RAW) Recording
G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu)
Option Description
N
Lossless
compressed
NEF images are compressed using a reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with
no effect on image quality.
O
Compressed
NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 35–55% with
almost no effect on image quality.
Uncompressed NEF images are not compressed.
Option Description
q
12-bit
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of
12 bits.
r
14-bit
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of
14 bits, producing files larger than those with a bit
depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data
recorded.

Nikon Z 7 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Resolution	45.7 megapixels
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image Processor	EXPEED 6
Lens Mount	Nikon Z mount
ISO Range	64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)
Continuous Shooting	9 fps
Video Resolution	4K UHD at 30p
Battery	EN-EL15b
Weight	675 g (body only)
Dimensions	134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 seconds
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69 million dots
Screen	3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2.1 million dots
Autofocus System	493-point phase-detection
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body stabilization
Storage Media	XQD card slot
Battery Life	Approx. 330 shots