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RAW Data Shooting
Data output straight from the CCD is in the format 10 bits/channel. This data, called RAW data, is
saved as a file with an “.orf” file extension. Because a file with the “.orf” extension is a special file, it
cannot be used by most software applications. However, files saved in RAW data format can be
restored and displayed with either of the two special software applications:
CAMEDIA Master 2.5 or higher
If you use CAMEDIA Master 2.5 or higher to display a RAW data file, every bit of the image will be
restored automatically to its original state (8-bit per color), just as it was when the picture was taken.
Plug-in Software (included in the Software CD)
The plug-in for Photoshop enables Photoshop users to restore and display RAW data files in the
following three ways:
• Restore and display each color with 16-bit data without using any of the features and settings in
effect when the picture was taken.
• Restore and display each color with 16-bit data but only with the WB (White Balance) setting in
effect when the picture was taken.
• Restore and display each color with 16-bit data by using all of the features and settings in effect
when the picture was taken.
Note
The size of the saved RAW data is about 10 MB.
Selecting Image Quality (Record Mode) (continued)
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