Leica M8 Manual

Information to the DNG format
The LEICA M8 enables a simultaneous storage of your picture data as DNG and
JPG. The standardized and future-proof DNG (Digital Negative) format contains
the complete image data in its original state as opposed to JPEG or TIFF. With the
file format DNG, the camera initially stores a „latent“ image, for which, in order to
be converted to a final data set, the image parameters must first be processed and subsequently stored
in one of the common formats. During editing, you have the option of adjusting parameters such as white
balance, color hue, gradation, sharpness etc. to achieve an optimum image quality.
To convert and edit the DNG performance proofs of the LEICA M8 you can, e.g., download the trial
version of the professional raw data converter Capture One LE developed by the firm Phase One. Capture
One LE offers quality-optimized algorithms for digital color editing, enabling both very low noise and
astounding picture resolution. This highly specialized software is also included in the LEICA M8’s scope of
delivery.
Download Link to Phase One:
http://www.phaseone.com/Content/Downloads.aspx