Reference Manual

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The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs.
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. Files recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits
contain more color data than pictures recorded
using [12-bit]. Files recorded at a bit depth of
14 bits are also larger than pictures recorded
using [12-bit].
ISO Sensitivity Settings
G
button
U C
photo shooting menu
Option Description
[ISO
sensitivity]
Select from values between ISO 100 and 51200.
Extended settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO
100 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available.
b
offers an ISO AUTO option.