Collin, TIFF is a container format for images. You can stuff all sorts of different types of image related data into a TIFF file, which is why RAW data has traditionally used a TIFF or modified TIFF container for data. There are a couple of generally accepted schemes for putting 8 or 16 bit images that are either losslessly compressed or uncompressed into the TIFF container format, these are usually what's referred to as 'TIFF' images.

-Adam


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Pancho Hasselbach
Wed, 17 May 2006 09:26:09 -0700


Collin,
without wanting to be rude in any way,


ok.


if you had read past posts carefully you would know that:


There's a lot to read.  I like PDML but have more to do (i.e., a "life")
than scan the many postings for minutae.


RAW format is sensor data, be it compressed or not, and in which way,

depends on the manufacturer.

At some times I got the impression that the raw data is sensor data.
At other times it seemed that it's merely a TIFF file that's been
encapsulated.


Converters may or may not be free, they can be standalone applications or

plugins. This depends on the manufacturer as well.

There's been a lot of talk of downloads but no, not that I've noticed,
thread that listed items and prices.


Personally, I use RawShooter essentials, which is standalone and free.

Look at www.pixmantec.com.

The link is helpful.  Thanks.


Cheers,
Pancho


Collin


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