Using Card Readers; Data Structure On The Memory Card; Working With Dng Raw Data - Leica M Monochrom Anleitung

ConnECTIng And TrAnsFErrIng dATA

usIng CArd rEAdErs

The picture files can also be transferred to other
computers using a standard card reader for SD/
SDHC memory cards. Card readers with a USB
interface are available for computers with a USB
interface. If your computer is equipped with a PCMCIA
slot (common on portable models), plug­in cards with
a PCMCIA connection are available as an alternative.
These devices, and further information about them, is
available from a computer accessory dealer.
note:
The Leica M Monochrom is equipped with an integral
sensor, which detects the position of the camera
– horizontal or vertical (both directions) – for each
picture. This information automatically allows the
pictures to be displayed upright when subsequently
displayed on a computer running the appropriate
programs (but not on the camera monitor).
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dATA sTruCTurE on ThE MEMory CArd

When the data stored on a card is transferred to a
computer, the following folder structure is used:
Up to 9999 pictures can be stored in the folders
100LEICA­, 101LEICA etc.

workIng wITh dng rAw dATA

If you have selected the standardized and future­proof
DNG (Digital Negative) format, you require highly
specialized software to convert the saved raw data
into optimum quality, for example the professional raw
data converter Photoshop ® Lightroom
It provides quality optimized algorithms for digital
color processing, delivering exceptionally low noise
photographs with incredible resolution.
During editing, you have the option of adjusting
parameters such as noise reduction, gradation,
sharpness etc. to achieve an optimum image quality.
Adobe ® Photoshop ® Lightroom ® is available as a
free download when you register your Leica M
Monochrom in the customer area of the Leica Camera
AG homepage. Further details can be found on the
registration card in the camera packaging.
When you register your Leica M Monochrom the Silver
Efex Pro TM 2 software made by NIK ®
Silver Efex Pro 2 provides exceptionally powerful
TM
tools for producing captivating black and white
pictures. Silver Efex Pro 2 features a unique range of
TM
powerful tools inspired by dark rooms, allowing you to
produce premium quality black and white pictures. The
revolutionary U Point ® technology (selection of specific
areas of the picture by clicking on them to edit) allows
precise selective optimization of your pictures.
® from Adobe ® .
is also available.