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IMAGE QUALITY
The Image quality settings are not some
miraculous shortcut to great pictures;
that is still—thank goodness—the
photographer’s responsibility. Instead,
“Image quality” refers to the file format,
or the way that image data is recorded.
The D5300 offers a choice of two file
types: NEF (RAW) and JPEG. The essential
difference is that JPEG files are processed
in-camera to produce files that should be
usable right away (for instance, for direct
printing from the memory card), without
further processing on computer.
NEF (RAW) files, on the other hand,
record image data from the sensor
complete and unadulterated, without
onboard processing. The generic term
for such files is RAW or Camera RAW; NEF
is a Nikon-specific variety of RAW file.
Shooting RAW leaves much greater scope
for processing later to achieve exactly the
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pictorial result you desire. RAW files can be
recorded at either 12-bit or 14-bit depth.
The 14-bit files capture four times more
color information, but produce larger file
sizes and the camera takes longer to
transfer them to the memory card. As a
result, the maximum continuous shooting
rate drops from 5fps to 4fps. Even so, you
can’t shoot a long burst before the rate
drops further.
The D5300 also allows you to capture
two versions of the same image
simultaneously, one NEF (RAW) and one
JPEG. The JPEG serves for immediate needs
while the RAW version can be processed
later for the ultimate result.
It’s often assumed that RAW is the
“real” photographer’s choice and JPEG is
for the casual snapper, but it’s not quite
that clear-cut. You can get great results
shooting JPEG (especially at Fine quality
setting). However, there’s less room to
“fix” images later so, if you’re serious
about great results, shooting JPEG
demands at least equal, if not greater
care, especially in relation to exposure
and white balance.
Some of the D5300’s shooting modes
do not allow you to capture RAW files,
because image processing is integral to
these modes. This applies to Effects modes
(see pages 50–52) and also to HDR (high
dynamic range) (see page 102). When you
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