Operation Manual

160 / Data structure on the memory card / Working with DNG raw data
DATA STRUCTURE ON THE MEMORY CARD
When the data stored on a card is transferred to a
computer, the following folder structure is used:
Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in each of the
folders 100LEICA, 101LEICA, etc.
WORKING WITH DNG RAW DATA
If you have selected the standardized and future-proof
DNG (Digital Negative) format, you require highly
specialized software to convert the saved raw data
into optimum quality, for example the professional
Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
raw data converters from
Adobe
®
. It provides quality optimized algorithms for
digital color processing, delivering exceptionally low
noise photographs with incredible resolution.
During editing, you have the option of adjusting
parameters such as white balance, noise reduction,
gradation, sharpness etc. to achieve an optimum
image quality.
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
is avaiable as a
free download when you register your LEICA M9 on
the Leica Camera AG website. Further details can be
found on the registration card in the camera packag ing.