Taking RAW Pictures

The camera can take RAW pictures. RAW pictures are unprocessed data read from the image sensor. To take RAW pictures, select jRAW in the setup menu (P104).

Choose RAW+JPEG or RAW to record RAW pic- tures. If RAW+JPEG is selected, JPEG copies will also be recorded. Choose OFF to record pictures in JPEG format only.

The RAW Button

Press the RAW button to temporarily change the recording format.

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• To convert RAW files for display on the camera, use

jRAW CONVERSION in the playback menu (P92).

• To convert RAW files for display on a computer, use

the supplied RAW File Converter software.

joptions

RAW+JPEG RAW OFF

RAW button pressed

JPEG

JPEG

RAW+JPEG

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Use a memory card when taking RAW pictures.

Crop, resize, and red-eye removal options are not available with RAW images during playback. The maximum zoom available when viewing RAW im- ages is 3.2×.

Taking a picture or pressing the RAW button again restores the previous setting.

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