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NEF File
Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) is an image format used on some digital cameras. NEF files are stored on Compact Flash cards. The NEF format is a non-proprietary format and supports all digital cameras from both Nikon and other brands. However, NEF is different from TIFF, RAW, or JPEG.
NEF files are stored on compact flash cards and allow you to transfer images to other formats including PC computers and PDAs such as iPod. When you use the camera to store images, it stores them in the NEF format.
You will find NEF files on your camera or on a card in your computer. Once you have saved the NEF file on your computer, you can open the file with the appropriate software.
NEF is a common file format used in many digital cameras and camcorders. NEF files are compatible with the Nikon D5100, D7000, D3200, D5000 and D3100 cameras. NEF files can be opened and viewed with Nikon ViewNX 2 and other software.
NEF files can also be read in Canon cameras using the EOS Utility. NEF files can be converted to JPEG or TIFF files in Nikon ViewNX 2.
NEF is an uncompressed, lossless, raw, 8-bit file format. NEF files are often larger than JPEG files, but can have less compression. In addition to the image data, NEF files contain information about camera settings such as exposure and white balance.
How do I convert NEF files to JPEG?
To convert NEF files to JPEG, use the ImageMagick command line utility. For example: ImageMagick nef -convert -quality 100 This will produce a JPEG image with quality set to 100.
Is NEF better than JPEG?
If you are asking this question, you are probably using a camera that takes both NEF (raw) and JPEG images. This means you can choose between two kinds of picture. If you prefer the look of JPEGs then you should switch your camera to NEF mode whenever you want to take a photo.
Here’s why.
NEF and JPEG are two types of image file. JPEG files have the most compression of any digital file type available. So when you shoot in JPEG mode, you lose data in your image. This means that even though the picture may appear sharp, it’s possible that there are no details left in the image. By contrast, raw files are uncompressed and retain all the information in the original file.
For most people, NEF files provide superior quality photographs, especially if you are a keen photographer. However, some cameras (such as the Sony DSC-RX100) cannot produce NEF images. It is therefore a good idea to shoot in NEF mode whenever possible.
NEF files contain more data than JPEG images. The maximum size of an NEF file is 3GB. This is much larger than a normal JPEG file and therefore takes up a lot more space on your memory card. The good news is that you can easily delete any pictures that you don’t need, and you will have plenty of room left for new pictures.
NEF stands for ‘raw’ or ‘non-exposure-fractionated’. NEF files contain all the data in the original image file, including all the camera settings and information.
What does NEF mean?
NEF (RAW) means ‘raw’ or ‘unprocessed’. A RAW file is a file that contains information that has not yet been processed by the camera.
When you shoot in NEF mode, the camera records the information about your subject as it was at the time of exposure. For example, the camera measures the brightness of the light that strikes your subject. When you view a NEF file, you can see exactly how the camera set the shutter speed, aperture and other camera settings when you took the photo.
The NEF files stored on your memory card will look much different to the pictures in your Camera Roll, iPhoto or Aperture library. This is because you will have changed the camera settings when you were taking a photo. These changes alter the appearance of the picture. In addition, the NEF files will include the date and time of the photo, along with information about the light conditions that you were shooting in.
You will also see the focal length (the distance between the lens and the subject), the ISO (the sensitivity of the sensor to light), the shutter speed and whether the flash was used or not.
Why are NEF files better?
The NEF format gives you the greatest flexibility in how you edit your pictures. You can change the picture’s contrast, exposure, brightness, contrast, color, and other settings. You can even change the picture’s size.
NEF files also allow you to save your images in many sizes. For example, you can store an original NEF image as a 72dpi JPEG, as a 300dpi JPEG, as a 48dpi JPEG, as a 24dpi JPEG and even as a TIFF.
If you are a keen amateur photographer, you may want to store NEF files on your memory card as a backup, so you can find your best pictures quickly and easily if your camera breaks down.
NEF files are also smaller than JPEGs, so they take up less space on your memory card and you don’t have to download a large file to your computer.
NEF files can contain a huge amount of data.
A typical RAW file will be around 2GB, whereas a NEF file is likely to be around 10MB. This means that your camera will need to record lots of information, such as the settings that were used, the shutter speed and the focal length.
NEF is the recommended format for advanced photographers, although some advanced features, such as the ability to change the white balance of a picture, aren’t available.
What kind of NEF file should I save?
If you shoot in NEF mode, you will save NEF (raw) images to your memory card. There are many reasons why you might want to keep your NEF files as a backup. They are:
• You want to print the picture as a large print.
• You want to use the original NEF image to make a high-quality poster or canvas.
• You want to scan your picture and create a high-quality print.
• You want to make a copy of the original image for archival purposes, perhaps to hang in your house.
NEF files are great if you want to use the same settings again. For example, if you have taken a picture in the morning and want to shoot it again later in the afternoon, it is easy to use the same settings. If you shoot in JPEG mode, you will need to re-set your camera to the same setting each time you take a photo.
Are NEF files the same as RAW?
No, NEF files are not the same as RAW files. NEF files are simply a format used by some digital cameras to save photos as they are taken. RAW files, on the other hand, are the uncompressed, original files created by a digital camera.