Photo Mode; Photo Settings; File Format - Leica Q2 Instruction Manual

PHOTO SETTINGS

FILE FORMAT

Choose the JPG format or the standardized raw data format
JPG
(= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultaneously.
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
DNG
Photo-
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) will be needed to display
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▸ Select in the main menu
Photo File Format
▸ Select a format
( , , )
DNG DNG + JPG JPG
Notes
• The standardized DNG format is used for the storage of raw image
data.
• Where picture data is stored in
the specified setting for the
JPG
JPG file.
• The DNG format always uses the highest resolution, no matter
what JPG setting is selected.
• 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 format simultaneously,
DNG JPG
resolution will be applied to the