Photo Settings; File Format - Leica M11 Instruction Manual

PHOTO SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT

Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data for-
JPG
mat (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simul-
DNG
taneously.
When creating JPGs, an initial processing occurs in the camera. Var-
ious parameters, including contrast, saturation, black level, or edge
sharpness are set automatically. The result is then compressed and
stored. The immediate result is an image that is optimized for various
uses and a quick preview. For post-processing, on the other hand,
DNG images are recommended.
DNG files contain all raw data as recorded by the camera sensor at
the time the picture is taken. Special software (e.g. Adobe
shop Lightroom or Capture One Pro
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DNG format files or to work with this format. Post-processing will
allow exact adjustments of many parameters to your own expecta-
tions.
Factory setting:
DNG + JPG
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PHOTO SETTINGS ▸ FILE FORMAT
Photo-
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▸ Select in the main menu
File Format
▸ Select a format
( , , )
DNG DNG + JPG JPG
Notes
• The standardized DNG format is used for the storage of raw image
data.
• When saving the image data as
time, the resolution used for the JPG file may depend on
the setting.
DNG Resolution
• The DNG format always works with the resolution selected un-
der , regardless of the JPG setting.
DNG Resolution
• The remaining number of frames shown in the LCD panel will not
necessarily change after every shooting. That very much depends
on the object; very fine image structures result in higher data
quantities, while homogeneous surfaces mean less data.
and at the same
DNG JPG