Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob, just expanding on my first reply on this. I read it as the vignette correction info is stored with the RAW, just as any other later edits to the RAW, the original info remains untouched. So the firmware does its voodoo for jpg and RAW but you can optionally not apply that with the RAW file. And they've opted for DNG. So none of those proprietary software issues where some information in your picture is hidden from you unless you buy their particular software (think Nikon, for one). Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Bob Adler Sent: Sunday, 17 September 2006 11:58 To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] RE: Trying to understand M8 Moving out of my traditional lurk mode... Based on the dpreview.com preview, it's my understanding that the analog lens encoding is used only for non-RAW processing. It will be used by the camera, if it is there, in RAW mode but only to record the information in the metadata of what lens was used. dpreview says: "...all new M series lenses now carry a six-bit code which allows the M8 to identify which lens is used and (optionally) apply a 'final stage' software based vignetting correction (for RAW images the lens used is simply recorded, no change is made). " Bottom line, it seems that if you shoot RAW, you don't need to have your lenses converted. My understanding is also that it is not just a sticker, but a complete replacement of the mounting ring on the lens. Back to lurk mode... Bob Adler Palo Alto, CA http://www.raflexions.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information