Format | DNG | BMP | ||||||||||
Company | Adobe | Microsoft | ||||||||||
Description | The Digital Negative (DNG) file format is a royalty free RAW image format designed by Adobe Systems | The BMP file format is used internally in the Microsoft Windows operating system to handle graphics images. These files are typically not compressed, resulting in large files. The main advantage of BMP files is their wide acceptance, simplicity, and use in Windows programs. | ||||||||||
Benefits | It is a response from Adobe to the demand for a unifying camera raw file format. Digital Negative is based on the TIFF/EP format and mandates use of metadata. | Popular | ||||||||||
Drawbacks | Large size. not many programs handle it | Uncompressed large files | ||||||||||
Cameras |
Great camera in terms of image quality, speed and build quality. More information at Nikon D80 official page.
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Metadata | Handles XMP, EXIF or IPTC |
Professional photo conversion and processing. | |
Used by photographers (amateur and professional), design studios, architects, large organizations (NASA, IBM, Chrysler, University hospitals). | |
Totally risk free. After purchase, you have a 30-day money back guarantee. |