Canon SX10IS Software Guide for Macintosh - Page 29

Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Converting RAW Images-Digital Photo Professional 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 general programs, such as word processors and spreadsheet applications, and for sending by email. JPEG, TIFF... Procedures 1 Select a RAW image. 2 [File] and [Process RAW Images by Digital Photo Professional]. Exposure correction Color adjustment HINT Lossless image adjustments possible White balance adjustment Color space configuration • Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be processed. • Ensure that you use the RAW image conversion software included with your camera. • You can use the Edit image window to adjust the image brightness and color to your satisfaction. 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 RAW Image Capture Image Adjustment Compression Image adjustment & compression automatically performed JPEG Image RAW Image • Can be used with general programs. • Image is subject to degradation when adjusted because it has been compressed. Digital Photo Professional 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 Digital Photo Professional 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. • Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be processed. Check the Data Type item of the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide for compatibility. 29