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USING RAW DATA (DNG)
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
raw data converter Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® . 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
noise reduction, gradation, sharpness etc. to achieve an optimum
image quality.
Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® is available as a free download when
you register your Leica X Vario on the Leica Camera AG home page.
Further details can be found on the registration form supplied in the
camera packaging.
INSTALLING ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® LIGHTROOM®
To start the installation, your computer must have an active Internet
connection. You also need a valid e-mail address.
Have the required software license code ready. You will receive this in
the response mail from Leica once you have chosen to download the
software.
If you require support for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®: You will
find a support form in the customer area on the Leica Camera AG
home page, where you registered your camera and downloaded the
software.
System requirements
Like any software, Lightroom® has certain requirements depending
on which version of the operating systems you are using (Windows/
Mac). Therefore, you should check the compatibility of your operating
system before you launch Lightroom®.
In some Windows versions, it is possible that the operating system
will issue a warning about a missing Windows signature. Ignore this
message and continue with the installation.