Baumer VEXG - Pixel Format

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8.1.2 Pixel Format
On Baumer digital cameras the pixel format depends on the selected image format.
8.1.2.1 GeneralDenitions
RAW: Raw data format. Here the data are stored without processing.
Bayer: Raw data format of color sensors.
Color lters are placed on these sensors in a checkerboard pattern, generally
in a 50% green, 25% red and 25% blue array.
Mono: Monochrome. The color range of mono images consists of shades of a single
color. In general, shades of gray or black-and-white are synonyms for mono-
chrome.
RGB: Color model, in which all detectable colors are dened by three coordinates,
Red, Green and Blue.
Red
Gree
n
Blue
Black
White
The three coordinates are displayed within the buffer in the order R, G, B.
◄Figure11
Sensor with Bayer
Pattern
◄Figure12
RBG color space dis-
played as color cube.