Canon PowerShot SD890 IS Software Guide for Windows - Page 28

Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Converting RAW Images You can convert RAW images to JPEG and TIFF images. Image type retaining the detailed image data from the initial capture. RAW Image type suited for pasting into word processing documents and general programs, and for sending by email. JPEG, TIFF... Procedures 1 [Edit] and [Process RAW Images]. • You can use the Image Quality Adjustment Window to adjust the image brightness and color to your satisfaction. Exposure correction Color adjustment Lossless image adjustments possible White balance adjustment Color space configuration HINT About RAW Images RAW images contain the data captured by the camera's image sensor without modification. Since they contain raw data that differs from the usual JPEG images by not having any image adjustment or compression processing performed in the camera, they can be converted on a computer with a lossless process. Processing in the Camera Processing by Computer Standard Image Capture Image sensor data from shutter release Image Adjustment Compression Image adjustment & compression automatically performed RAW Image Capture JPEG Image RAW Image • Can be used with general programs. • Image is subject to degradation when adjusted because it has been compressed. ZoomBrowser EX RAW Image Processing Image Adjustment Compression JPEG Image, TIFF Image • You can view the image while making adjustments without worrying about quality loss. • Processing with ZoomBrowser EX is required to view the images with general programs. IMPORTANT • RAW images can only be captured on certain camera models that list "RAW" as one of the data types included in the "Specifications" section of the Camera User Guide. 28