– JPEG Compression: For highest quality set to “Optimal Quality” –Make sure you select “Done” after making adjustments to theses settings or they will be lost. – Optimize Image: Use these “Custom” settings and adjust as needed: Capturing RAW images will preserve all image information and give you much more control over editing later – Image Quality: Use either the “NEF (RAW)” or “NEF (RAW)+JPEG” image quality setting. – Rotate Tall: Set “Rotate Tall” to Off if the images are to be used for photogrammetry or GIS applications
Along with the generic advise given in the Acquire Images for Close-Range Photogrammetry and Custom White Balance for Nikon D200 IR posts, here are some important settings to consider when using the standard or IR modified Nikon D200 cameras: