Leica
From UFRaw
Leica M8 and R8/R9 Digital Back can output DNG images. D-LUX 2, D-LUX 3, V-LUX 1, Digilux 2 and Digilux 3 can output raw images. All are supported by UFRaw.
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File format
RAW or DNG
There is a cooperation between Leica an Panasonic. As a result of this Leica and Panasonic share the same RAW-file format.
Mime type
image/x-panasonic-raw or image/x-adobe-dng
White balance
UFRaw can read the white balance data from all models.
EXIF support
UFRaw can read the EXIF data from DNG files and can write it to JPEG output. UFRaw can read the EXIF data from Leica-RAW files, but can not write it to JPEG output. You might use exiftool for those files. Exiftool can be found here
Embedded image
Leica-RAW files do not include an embedded JPEG image. DNG files include an embedded JPEG image.
Special features
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Anomalous cameras
Digilux 1 can output tiff images. Leica D-LUX 2 and output tiff and raw images. UFraw is not usefull for tiff images.
Links
Sample RAW images can be found here. Leica provides RAW files on their website, have a look for "Performance Proofs".
