Abstract
This work describes the application of digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras in astronomy science. A definition of the term raw file format is given. As with formats like FITS or TIFF, the CR2 file format is explained beeing a dis- closed, and well documented raw file format. Results from raw image file decom- position with different software tools, and a comparison of imaging with a digital SLR camera and a professional grade CCD detector are presented. The analysis of noise and image histograms will help to recover problems with raw file format de- composition tools and their adjustment. Without doubt, digital SLR cameras are suited for special scientific applications. Further implications from this work are a detailed analysis of noise characteristics to achieve high quality imaging at very low light levels from raw files taken with digital SLR cameras.
Complete library entry
Bauer, Thilo. The RAW Image File Format Problem - Applications of Digital SLR Cameras in Astronomy and Science. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Meeting on Information Technology & Computer Science at the BA-University of Cooperative Education, H. Weghorn (Ed.), Stuttgart, ISSN 1614-2519, February 2008
State: Published.