Nikon V3 - Manual (Page 195)

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Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs.
Image Quality
Option File type Description
NEF (RAW) NEF
Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor
are saved directly to the memory card. White bal-
ance, contrast, and other settings 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).
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine
NEF/
JPEG
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image
and one fine-quality JPEG image.