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File Format Guide
NEF
NEF is Nikon's raw image format. It serves as a digital negative, storing all the image information captured by the camera's sensor along with metadata like lens settings.
Developer
Nikon
Popularity
Transparency
No ❌
Compression
Lossless or Compressed Raw
Pros
- Highest fidelity for Nikon cameras
- Retains original sensor data
- Excellent for exposure recovery
Cons
- Large files
- Proprietary format
- Must be converted for sharing
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