Dsc01734.jpg Review

: This prefix stands for "Digital Still Camera." It was popularized by Sony and has become a staple for their Alpha, Cyber-shot, and NEX series [Sony Support].

: This indicates the Joint Photographic Experts Group format. It is the most common image format in the world because it uses "lossy" compression to keep file sizes small while maintaining enough detail for the human eye [Adobe Creative Cloud]. Why This Filename Matters DSC01734.JPG

: This is a sequential counter. If this was the 1,734th photo taken on your device or memory card, the camera assigns this number to ensure every file has a unique identity. : This prefix stands for "Digital Still Camera