docmark Posted October 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello - this is probably a pretty simple thing, but I'm confused. When the M8.2 is set to capture DNG only, I can't change the settings for colour saturation or contrast. The only time I can do so is for JPG or DNG + JPG. Is this because changes for DNG are done afterwards, in digital processing? Are the settings for shooting in JPG? Thanks for your help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john_newell Posted October 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 5, 2009 Essentially, yes. DNG is "raw," so in-camera settings are ignored. The in-camera settings apply only to JPGs. The DNG/raw files are intended to be "developed" later in a computer with the appropriate software. In my mind, it's like the difference between film negatives and Polaroids. The Polaroid gave the user a picture on the spot, but there wasn't much you could do with it after it came out of the camera. The negative and the corresponding print could be developed and printed with considerable control by the photographer but it took some skill and time. That isn't a perfect analogy, but you get the general drift... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptarmigan Posted October 5, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 5, 2009 Hello - this is probably a pretty simple thing, but I'm confused. When the M8.2 is set to capture DNG only, I can't change the settings for colour saturation or contrast. The only time I can do so is for JPG or DNG + JPG. Is this because changes for DNG are done afterwards, in digital processing? Are the settings for shooting in JPG? Thanks for your help. I'm pretty sure its to do with the User Profiles. Once you set a profile, it won't allow you to change certain settings for that User Profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted October 5, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 5, 2009 I'm pretty sure its to do with the User Profiles. Once you set a profile, it won't allow you to change certain settings for that User Profile. Hi Ian, I'm somewhat confused by your statement. I haven't encountered this with my M8. Could you expand on it a little? I agree with John's answer to the OP's question. Those settings are for JPEGs only, and are not applicable to DNG files. So when you elect not to output JPEGs, the camera doesn't offer them on the menu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzcloud Posted October 5, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2009 I was going to ask the same question. I have settings one DNG and I cannot change shots color to black and white shots. Guess I have to edit it using a software.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikpeter Posted October 5, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 5, 2009 essentially when you are shooting jpeg, the camera is processing your images, therefore you are able to choose how you want your images to be processed. Shooting DNG means you are shooting raw, camera does not alter your image in any way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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