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At another level of digitization of cultural heritage materials is a skillfully derived Research image created at documented preservation standards informed by best practices specifications that meet or exceed FADGI (Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines Initiative) standards. This type of digitization requires the skilled use of high-resolution photographic equipment (See PUL Imaging). The photographer will use lighting designed for cultural heritage imaging and must use professional judgment to properly set exposure, illuminate, and compose each photograph. In addition, the camera, lighting, and display monitor must be calibrated regularly. File formats created using this equipment are lossless (RAW, TIFF) allowing for optimized enhancement and captured at equipment-capable resolutions suitable for high-quality reproduction.
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