RAW images are more versatile during processing, but require more camera resources when shooting.
RAW is an image file format that produces the exact output of the camera's sensor into the picture file. Other standard formats, like JPEG, use compression to reduce the file size of the image and reduce the time requirements between shots. RAW files are generally larger and take more time to process, but offer greater control when adjusting the image in post-processing. Once the RAW setting is selected on the G9, using the camera is used exactly the same as normal.
Instructions
1. Turn on the camera and enable the menu options on the LCD display by pressing the "Set" button.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate to the "L" menu item, then use the left and right arrow buttons to the "RAW" option. Press the Set button to apply the changes.
3. Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button to record in RAW. To change back to standard JPEG, repeat the steps above, but select "L" instead of "RAW".
