The X (T) Button
The X (T) button is used to adjust image quality and choose the size of JPEG images.
Adjusting Image Quality
During viewfinder photography, image quality can be adjusted by holding the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial.
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Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. For the JPEG copy, you can choose from options prioritizing image quality or file size. Options with a star (“m”) prioritize image quality, those without a star (“m”) file size. |
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Record photos in NEF (RAW) format. |
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Record photos in JPEG format. Image quality increases as quality progress from basic through normal to fine. Options with a star (“m”) prioritize image quality, those without a star (“m”) file size. |
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Choosing an Image Size
During viewfinder photography, image size can be adjusted by holding the X (T) button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Choose from [ ], [ ], and [ ]; the selected option applies to JPEG photos. The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels varies with image area.
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6048×4024 |
4528×3016 |
3024×2016 |
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3936×2624 |
2944×1968 |
1968×1312 |
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4016×4016 |
3008×3008 |
2000×2000 |
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6048×3400 |
4528×2544 |
3024×1696 |
Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the view through the lens in the monitor.
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The zoom ratio increases each time the X (T) button is pressed; to zoom out, press W (Y).
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While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display.
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Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor.
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During live view photography, image quality and size can be adjusted using the [
] and [ ] items in the photo shooting menu.