What is NEF? Why are all the photos I take small photos of NEF?

NEF is a unique file format of Nikon. Because the camera stores a NEF file by default, every photo is a small photo in NEF format.

Related introduction:

NEF This format integrates 12 bit, 14 bit or 22 bit binary original photosensitive data, photographic environment information and camera program adjustment information generated by CCD or CMOS photosensitive elements into one file. For this format, Nikon Capture free software developed by Nikon can be used for post-image processing and precise adjustment control.

Extended data

NEF is another form of RAW file format. RAW format is the raw data directly obtained by photosensitive elements. Strictly speaking, the RAW format is not an image file, but a data packet. This data packet is not converted by the image generator in the camera, so many previous settings are invalid for the data packet. Only the correct exposure in the early stage will affect the data packet.

RAW format is not only tailor-made for professionals, but also amateurs can fully master the application technology of RAW format and benefit from it. As long as you enter the RAW format, you can really feel the surprise of getting more space in the process of photo processing and enjoy it.

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