Leica Post Processing Software

[Channing Arther]

MyLeica Geo Office fails to Post Process RINEX data coming from Reach RS2.

I used Emlid Studio 1, Beta 10 to convert raw UBX files to RINEX 2.11 and 3.02, selected RS2 as the receiver and indicated the measured height (1.210m).

In addition to Emlid Studio, newer post-processing software will recognize the L2C band, such as Leica Infinity, MagneticTools, among others. I personally have never used these software to post-process RS2 data, so my suggestion is only technical.

Does your Infinity have an active L2C band processing license? It could be something related to that. The Leica Infinity that we have in our company is a complete demonstrative license, which carried out the L2C import properly. Have not tested with Topcon MagneticTools.

I can get a 100% FIX Solution with Emlid Studio, but unfortunately it does not generate any processing report to show what satellites and frequencies were actually used for the computation. The result is just a .pos file.

With the collection of RAW static/ kinematic data you can collect data for post process kinematic by logging raw data to the MicroSD in the GS14 or to the controller. Especially in your case with just mounting the receiver to a mag mount and then collecting data I would choose the option to store directly to the MicroSD card in the GS14.

I would recommend taking a look at the GraNav software (now a NovAtel product). Historically this is used for airborne GNSS processing, but could be utilized for this type of application as well. Here is a link:

Inertial Explorer (IE) maximises the performance of your GNSS+INS hardware by processing and outputting a truth trajectory with the position, velocity and attitude accuracy your application requires. The tightly coupled integration of GNSS and inertial data delivers precise results, even when using lower-grade inertial sensors.

IE provides a source of truth for post-mission position, velocity and attitude trajectories for a range of applications, including mobile mapping, aerial and hydrographic surveying, R&D companies developing autonomous systems and post-processing-as-a-service integrators. With full support of major constellations, frequencies and GNSS corrections processing, IE ensures your data are reliably precise no matter where in the world you operate.

IE has built-in workflows to match your business and your expertise. A project wizard assists new GNSS+INS users with importing their data, processing and outputting with accurate quality control and across formats efficiently. Automated processing environment detection for aerial, ground vehicle, pedestrian and marine profiles allows appropriate processing settings to be used automatically to streamline your workflow, reduce your learning curve and start producing quality results quickly. For more experienced users, a wide range of processing configuration options are available to fully customise your workflows for your unique application.

Inertial Explorer supports loosely coupled and tightly coupled processing modes for integrating GNSS and inertial data. Learn more about GNSS+INS coupled systems in our Introduction to GNSS book here.

TerraStar-NRT is a multi-constellation correction service that enables centimetre-level accuracy in post-processing without the need for a base station. High rate satellite clock and orbit products are uploaded to a NovAtel server every 15 minutes to allow for post-processing almost immediately after data collection. When used with the PPP-AR Engine with NovAtel receivers, it provides better horizontal accuracies for short duration surveys. A TerraStar-NRT license is available as a yearly subscription and must be activated in Waypoint Software through the local license manager to use.

What a revelation it therefore was to shoot the M and immediately discover that, for my humble needs, not the slightest interference with the files straight out of the camera was required. BTW, all images here are straight out of the camera without any sharpening, contrast adjustment or anything. (Click the images for full resolution. Last two photos are downloadable as DNG files.)

In general, the best black-and-white images are the result of a tonal response that is perfectly matched to the subject, usually as the result of extensive darkroom or post-processing work. Consider the M Monochrom itself, however, to be the imager, darkroom and post-processor in one. The M indeed allows this completely effortless all-in-one approach.

One could very well micro-analyze differences between M and other black-and-white files. My guess though is that many would lose a bets on which one is which one. Hardly anyone will be able to tell the difference. But talking about the experience of photography, I can hardly think of a camera that makes this process more enjoyable.

PS: Reader and contributor Dierk Topp was so kind to provide some post-processecing of samples above. Mountains are processed in Lightroom 4, portrait and river bed in Silver Efex Pro 2. The choice is yours!

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The off-line image processing workstation is available for use within the outer room (Room 006, BBE) of the Carver Center for Imaging (CCI). The workstation complements the existing confocal and multiphoton imaging systems (Leica SP5, SP8, STELLARIS 8) within the CCI to enable high-end image processing and analysis. We have also upgraded networking infrastructure to provide fast transfer of data from the SP5, SP8, and STELLARIS 8 machines to the off-line workstation. The hardware and software were purchased with a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust and supplemented by funds from the Department of Biology.

To provide a breadth of image processing, analysis, and visualization options, we purchased two complementary software packages (Leica and Imaris). The Leica LAS-X 2D/3D software streamlines processing and analysis of image data collected by the Leica image capturing systems. Leica software also simplifies post-experiment deconvolution (Lightening) and 3D reconstruction. The Imaris 9.6 3D/4D Visualization & Analysis package adds sophisticated quantitation features, including the ability to track objects in three dimensions over time, to assess synaptic density, and to segment and quantify complex 3D structures such as neurons and glia, among many other applications. The following tables summarize the basic features of the Leica and Imaris image analysis modules.

In addition to the Leica LAS X and Imaris products, the off-line workstation also has ImageJ/FIJI and both the Adobe Suite (e.g., Photoshop CC 2018) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) of products.

Currently, there is no formal training scheduled for the Leica LAS-X and Imaris software, but there are many helpful on-line webinar videos (for Imaris), and users can request personalized help/training from Leica and Bitplane. A reference manual and quick start tutorials for Imaris 9.6 can be found on the workstation. Contact Dr. Dailey if you are interested in links to Imaris webinars, or more personalized help.

Not really a scene that asks any DSLR capabilities, so the downside of the small sensor will not be too apparent like this. As for the colours, it's a point of personal preference, I guess. So what is there to discuss here? If you cannot go back to a D300, by all means, starting saving for a M9, I am sure that will blow your socks off.

I have several camera bodies, from small to large (in both body size and sensor size) and enjoy all of them. Each has areas where it excels. IQ (in good light) is never an issue with any of them. I briefly owned a Lumix 16x P&S - IQ, as with your camera, was absolutely excellent.

With regard to color only: your unprocessed Leica image has less color than the Nikon image. The Nikon image has more detail when put under the microscope. The Leica image appears to be sharper than the Nikon which is probably due to its smaller sensor/much larger DOF (typical for small sensor cameras). Colors can be adjusted through picture controls in-camera or during post processing. In the end, both images can be made to look pretty much identical color and exposure wise. I find I get more natural looking colors, especially greens, when I shoot with aRGB with my Nikon bodies. Try it - you may find the colors more appealing. If you are not getting the color saturation you want, try adjusting the saturation a bit.

also, you're comparing a slightly-processed DSLR shot with a heavily processed P&S shot. proof that the mind can fool the eyes into thinking anything it wants. IMO, the nikon shot has better colors compared to the unprocessed LX5+red dot shot, er, i mean D-Lux5 shot. the comparison is pointless. however, you could redeem yourself by donating your unused nikon gear to a local high school.

Leica: 1/50s, f/2.8, ISO 100

Nikon: 1/60s, f/5, ISO 200 - so at ISO 100 this would be 1/30s, f/5 which is equivalent to 1/50s at f/4 - a full stop under the Leica exposure

Or alternatively for the Leica: 1/100s, f/2.8, ISO 200 which is equivalent to 1/30s at f/5 - a full stop over the Nikon exposure.

You are comparing to images whose exposure is a full stop apart - with the Leica image tending toward over-exposure and the Nikon image tending towards underexposure and wonder about color differences and less shadow detail in the underexposed image (or about more shadow detail in an overexposed one)?

I am also wondering if the Leica applies some "lifting" of the shadows by default, similar to Nikon's Active D-Lighting?

Though the images as presented don't allow to draw conclusions about this anyway - due to their difference in exposure.

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