Note:
If the file format
RAW
is selected, these settings
have no effect as in this case the image data is always
saved in its original form (changes must be made later
on the computer).
Setting the three functions
In the menu (see p. 70/86), select the relevant item,
Sharpness
(3.2),
Color Saturation
(3.3) or
Contrast
(3.4), and then choose your preferred option in the cor-
responding submenus.
Moiré/Pattern overlays
In contrast to traditional photography, where the nega-
tive/picture is made up of completely arbitrarily dis-
tributed “silver grains” or “color spots”, digital photo-
graphy is based on capturing the subject using sensors,
which have an absolutely regular arrangement of pix-
els. If subjects that include regular small structures,
such as a balustrade photographed from a distance,
fabric surfaces, a tea strainer, a pin-striped suit etc. are
photographed digitally, the two structures can become
overlaid, which manifests itself as an interfering pat-
tern on these sections of the picture – so-called Moiré.
On the LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R, a filter function can
be used to mitigate this effect.
Setting the function
Turn the setting dial (1.22) to
MOIR´E
, keep the
SET
button (1.23) pressed and use the setting ring (1.13) to
select the desired option (see also p. 85).
• The display in the data panel changes accordingly
(2.2.11).
Notes:
• This filter function should only be used if the corre-
sponding effects have occurred in a picture.
• The Moiré filter function is associated with increased
calculation work. As a consequence, the data pro-
cessing time is extended, as is the storage time, par-
ticularly when used in conjunction with the series
exposure function (see p. 83).
Color space definition
The requirements in terms of color reproduction differ
considerably for the various possible uses of digital pic-
ture files. Different color spaces have therefore been
developed, such as the standard RGB (red/green/blue)
that is perfectly adequate for simple printing. For more
demanding image processing using appropriate pro-
grams, e.g. for color correction, Adobe®RGB has
become established as the standard in the relevant
sectors.
The LEICA DIGITAL-MODUL-R allows you to set one of
these two color spaces, either
standard RGB
(often
shown abbreviated as sRGB) or
Adobe RGB
.
Setting the function
In the menu (see p. 70/86), select
Color Management
(3.6) and then choose the desired function in the corre-
sponding submenu.
Notes:
• If you want to have your prints produced by major
photographic laboratories, mini labs or Internet pic-
ture services, you should always select the
standard
RGB
setting.
• The
Adobe RGB
setting is only recommended for
professional image processing in completely color-
calibrated working environments.
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