Canon CDI-E019-010 manual Converting RAW Images without Adjusting the Quality

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Converting RAW Images

The RAW format records the image data as captured by the camera’s image sensor without further processing by the camera. Although the data is compressed when recorded, the original data can be completely restored without any loss of quality, making it possible to obtain high-quality images. Moreover, the RAW image file format is extremely compact, creating files that are approximately one-third to one-quarter the size of an uncompressed file (RGB TIFF). Please refer to your Camera User Guide to learn how to set the camera to shoot in the RAW format.

The process of obtaining high-quality RGB signals from RAW format images (hereafter RAW images) is called “conversion.” Since ZoomBrowser EX can be used to adjust the attributes of the original data, you can achieve the effects you wish while maintaining high image quality. In contrast, image data recorded in the RGB TIFF and other standard uncompressed file formats is irrevocably processed in the camera and must be further processed irrevocably by retouching software to change the attributes, which reduces the image quality.

Please note that ZoomBrowser EX or the TWAIN Driver are required to load RAW images onto a computer.

Converting RAW Images without Adjusting the Quality

1.Select a RAW image from the Browser Display Area of ZoomBrowser EX.

2.Click the [File] menu and select [Convert RAW Images].

The image is converted and saved in a new TIFF (8 bits/channel) file. To learn how to change the file format, please see “How to Change the File Format.” (p. 38)

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Converting RAW Images with Quality Adjustment

1.Select a RAW image from the Browser Display Area of ZoomBrowser EX.

2.Click the [File] menu and select [Convert RAW Images with User Defined Parameters].

The RAW Image Parameter Settings dialog will display.

3.Select the quality settings and click [OK].

The RAW image is converted according to the specified parameters and saved in a new TIFF (8 bits/channel) file. If multiple RAW images are selected, the parameters are applied only to the first image. When only one RAW image is adjusted, the changes are also reflected in the remaining images in the selection. To learn how to change the file format, please see “How to Change the File Format.” (p. 38)

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Contents To Download Images to a Computer For Use with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk VersionLoad images onto the computer Installing the USB Driver Trademark Acknowledgments DisclaimerWindows Macintosh Introduction Safety Precautions103 Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time102 ZoomBrowser EX Canon Digital Camera Solution DiskIntroducing the Software RemoteCapture PhotoStitchTwain Drivers Supports PhotoStitch PanoramasAdobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition CD-ROM ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROMAdobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM Software Camera and Software Compatibility=Computer Model System Requirements=Interface =Free Hard Disk SpaceInstalling from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Installing/Uninstalling the SoftwareInstalling from the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM Installing from the ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROMInstalling from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM Uninstalling the SoftwareInstalling the USB Driver Installing the USB DriverPreinstalled Windows 98/Me/2000 Systems Only Windows Me or Windows 2000 Users Installing and uninstalling the WIA driverClick No to All if the Confirm File Replace dialog displays Starting ZoomBrowser EX Using ZoomBrowser EX the First TimeFrom Loading to Printing USB InterfaceCF Card Reader or PC Card Slot Interface How to Have ZoomBrowser EX Start AutomaticallyStart ZoomBrowser EX Click the Import Images button and select From D\DcimAttach the camera to the computer with the serial cable Serial InterfaceZoomBrowser EX Camera Window How to Check and Change Various Camera SettingsLoading and Saving Images from the Camera Browser Display Area Click the OK button to start printing Printing ImagesClick the PhotoRecord Print button Zooming Images In and Out Displaying ImagesDouble-Clicking the Browser Display Area Selecting a Folder in the Tree ViewAbout the Image Viewer Edit Panel Zooming a Single ImageDisplaying Images in Chronological Order Replaying MoviesAbout the Print Mark Button Showing Images in a Slide ShowOrganizing Images Refreshing the Contents of a LibraryChanging the File Location Adding a New Library FolderErasing Images by Folder Erasing ImagesErasing Images Singly Editing Camera Slide Shows Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the CameraDpof Settings Precaution Editing the Print Order Settings DpofClick the Finish button Sending Images via E-mailTo Merge Images Registered in ZoomBrowser EX Images Shot in Stitch Assist ModeMerging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Editing and Applying Special Effects to ImagesAdobe Photoshop LE ArcSoft PhotoImpression Editing MoviesArcSoft VideoImpression Edit or apply special effects to the imagePhotoRecord Window Image Resizing and Rotating Modes Image Resizing Mode Image Rotating ModeCreating a New Album Printing from PhotoRecord from Windows NT 4.0/Windows Setting the Image Size for PrintingFixed Photo Size Printing on Canon Perforated PaperRemoteCapture Window Shooting with RemoteCaptureTimer Shooting Using Interval and Timer ShootingAbout the RemoteCapture Control Buttons Printing a Thumbnail Index SheetSetting Basic Shooting Settings in RemoteCapture Precautions when Shooting with RemoteCaptureChanging the Save Location and Other Preferences Converting RAW Images with Quality Adjustment Converting RAW Images without Adjusting the QualitySelect the quality settings and click OK Converting RAW ImagesRAW Image Parameter Settings Dialog Restore the DatabaseHow to Change the File Format Saving in the Tiff 16 Bits/Channel FormatInstalling the Software Using ArcSoft PhotoImpressionLoading Images with TWAIN-Compliant Programs Starting the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Serial Interface Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card SlotInstalling Adobe Photoshop LE Using Adobe Photoshop LEConnecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home EditionClick the Open Camera button Guide to the Twain Driver Window Downloading Images from the Camera Loading ImagesDownloading Images Directly from a CF Card Click the Camera buttonUsing Windows Explorer Using the Scanners and Cameras WizardUsing the File Dialog Downloading Images with Windows Me via WIA driverClick Add Set Set each parameter Click Apply to Camera Setting the Parameters EOS D30 OnlyParameter Settings Dialog Converting RAW Images Converting RAW images with Windows Me installing WIA driver Transmitting in the Tiff 16 Bits / Channel Format How to Change the File Transmission FormatUninstalling the USB Driver from Windows Troubleshooting the USB Driver InstallationCheck the USB Driver Status Check This FirstWindows 98/Windows Me Find and delete the Drvdata.bin and Drvidx.bin files Windows Search for the Oem* files for Canon digital cameras Look for files starting with OemSystem Requirements Installing / Uninstalling the Software Using ImageBrowser the First TimeImageBrowser Canon Digital Camera Plug-In Module Adjusting Images for Transmission by E-mailPlug-In Module ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM Macintosh =RAM Installer panel will display Installing from the ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM What to Do if a Warning Dialog Displays Using ImageBrowser the First TimeStarting ImageBrowser Double-click the Dcim folder in the Explorer View Section How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start AutomaticallyStart ImageBrowser Click the Canon Camera button ImageBrowser Camera Window Select the new folder in the Explorer View Section Select Macintosh HD in the Explorer View SectionRAW will display on RAW images Click an image and select Edit Caption from the Edit menu Print WindowSetting the Image Size for Printing About the Viewer Window Edit Panel Using Additional ImageBrowser FunctionsDrag the tab up or down to go backward or forward in time Showing Images in a Slide Show Refreshing the Contents of the Browser Window Click the Send to Trash button Click the Quit button Adding Sound Annotations to ImagesEditing the Print Order Settings Dpof Create a new message Adjusting Images for Transmission by E-mailTo Merge Images Registered in ImageBrowser Adobe PhotoDeluxe Editing Movies Allows you to add About the RemoteCapture Control Buttons Precautions when Shooting with RemoteCapture Changing the Save Location and Other Preferences Select a RAW image Saving in the Tiff 16 Bits / Channel Format Loading Images with Plug-In Compliant Application Programs Installing Plug-In ModuleCopying Plug-In Module to the Plug-Ins Folder Starting Adobe Photoshop LEConnect the camera to the computer with the serial cable What to Do if the ImageBrowser not found Dialog AppearsSerial Interface About AppleTalk Click the Computer button Click the icon and set the communication settingsStarting Plug-In Module and Loading Images Guide to the Plug-In Module Window Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe Using Adobe PhotoDeluxeStarting Adobe PhotoDeluxe Start Adobe PhotoDeluxeWhat to Do if the ImageBrowser not found Dialog Appears Click the Computer button. The dialog will display Guide to the Plug-In Module Window Set each parameter Click Apply to Camera Click Add SetConverting RAW Images Click the Plug-In Module RAW button Displays the image Double-Check Troubleshooting the Computer ConnectionWindows Platform Macintosh PlatformCanon Customer Support Customer SupportOther Regions Adobe Customer Support ArcSoft Customer SupportNorth America