RAW processing: Converting RAW to JPEG

The process of converting RAW images to other formats such as JPEG is referred to as “RAW processing”. JPEG copies of RAW pictures can be created on the camera as described below.

1. Select [RAW processing] in the retouch menu.
   
   Highlight [RAW processing] and press 2.
2. Choose how pictures are selected.
   
   

   Option	Description
   [Select picture(s)]	Create JPEG copies of selected RAW images. Multiple RAW images can be selected.
   [Select date]	Create JPEG copies of all RAW pictures taken on selected dates.
   [Select folder]	Create JPEG copies of all RAW pictures in a selected folder.

3. Select photographs.
   If you chose [Select picture(s)]:
   
   • Highlight pictures using the multi selector.
   • To view the highlighted picture zoomed in, press and hold the X button.
   • To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked by a $ icon. To deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again; the $ icon will no longer be displayed. All images will be processed using the same settings.
   • Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
   If you chose [Select date]:
   
   • Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U).
   • All images taken on dates marked with a check (M) will be processed using the same settings.
   • Press J to proceed once selection is complete.
   If you chose [Select folder]:
   Highlight a folder and press J to select; all images in the selected folder will be processed using the same settings.
4. Choose settings for the JPEG copies.
   • The settings in effect when the photograph was taken appear below a preview.
   • To use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken, if applicable, select [Original].
     

     1	Image quality (Image quality)
     2	Image size (Image size)
     3	White balance (White balance)
     4	Exposure compensation (The exposure compensation dial)
     5	Set Picture Control (Set Picture Control)

     6	High ISO NR (High ISO NR)
     7	Color space (Color space)
     8	Vignette control (Vignette control)
     9	Active D-Lighting (Active D-Lighting)
     10	Diffraction compensation (Diffraction compensation)

   • To exit without copying the photographs, press the K button.
5. Copy the photographs.
   
   • Highlight [EXE] and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photographs.
   • If multiple photos are selected, a confirmation dialog will be displayed after you highlight [EXE] and press J; highlight [Yes] and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photos.
   • To cancel the operation before all copies have been created, press the G button; when a confirmation dialog is displayed, highlight [Yes] and press J.