When is monitor at 100%?

[hellobob]

<p>Nikon D300. How do I know when my image is enlarged to 100% on the monitor when I press the left side button to enlarge the image to check focus? I want to expand to 100% as I do when editing pix in my photoshop cs3 program.<br>

Thanks for any response.</p>

[Matt Laur]

<p>On a D300, step-zoom all the way in, then back out one step. Remember that you're looking at a JPG rendered by whatever rules you've got set up in-camera - you might see loss of detail or JPG artifacts that aren't necessarily going to be present in a properly handled RAW file. And, you may see blown-out highlights that still have detail in the RAW file. And, of course, the LCD can't be trusted to gauge exposure or color - but it sure helps you see how you did with focus and composition. </p>

[jim_momary]

<p>User manual page 220 mentions max playback zoom is 27X.</p>

<p>Info here on 100% inference.<br>

<a href="/nikon-camera-forum/00N7WR">http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00N7WR</a></p>

<p>Jim M</p>

[hellobob]

<p>Matt/Jim: Thank you both for your answers. Your efforts are much appreciated.<br>

Jim: Great use of a ND filter in your cow photo. Beautiful image.<br>

Matt: Wow! I am totally impressed with your gallery of field dog pix. Absolutely fantastic work which I know takes a lot of skill to accomplish.</p>

[Matt Laur]

<p>Hey, thanks R J. I do love bird dogs. It's spring - time for me to get back out there and pick up some more ticks and poison ivy while chasing crazy dogs around.</p>

[jim_momary]

<p>RJ, too kind. Sometimes these tired, old eyes and bones get lucky. You should see the 'cutting room' floor!<br>

Happy photoing.<br>

JM</p>