Nikon D 5300 Raw Shooting
Nov 1, 2019 07:03:12 #
I have never shot in raw format. Could someone simply explain the purpose of raw and how to do this? Thanks all.
Nov 1, 2019 07:11:00 #
CRoy wrote:
I have never shot in raw format. Could someone simply explain the purpose of raw and how to do this? Thanks all.
Do your research, Google RAW Photography, if you have a DSLR or MIRRORLESS Camera there is a setting in your Camera menu.
Nov 1, 2019 07:18:16 #
There will be a lot of lengthy explanations for this topic CRoy but to put it simply, photographing RAW gives you greater latitude in post processing. This is especially helpful in tricky lighting situations with dark shadows, bright backlight or unusual color. 90% of the time shooting JPEG will give you outstanding results with all the latitude you need to tweak images to your liking. Raw will just give you the extra edge as you advance your craft.
Nov 1, 2019 14:15:28 #
jpwa
Loc: Inland NorthWest
Do you know what PP stands for as far as photography? If not....don't worry about RAW.
Nov 1, 2019 16:06:48 #
CRoy wrote:
I have never shot in raw format. Could someone simply explain the purpose of raw and how to do this? Thanks all.
No harm in experimenting. Working with raw files can be rewarding and produce better results. Don't let people scare you away from trying.
The "i" button on the back of the camera should bring up a menu MENU > CAMERA > Image quality > and then you will get choices for what the camera writes to the card, including raw. Nikon shooters can correct me if I missed something there.
Opening and editing the raw files can be done with Nikon's ViewNX 2 program (free), or Nikon Capture NX-2, as well as with other programs. Again, Nikon shooters can fill in the blanks for you on this.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/166/ViewNX_2.html
https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/software/capturenx2/index.htm
Mike
Nov 1, 2019 16:28:43 #
To expand a tiny bit on Tomfl101's and Bleinheim Orange's succinct replies: sometimes folks new to raw shooting will think the result looks "washed out." That is because Raw files must be edited, or at a minimum, have a software pre-set applied.
If you are careful with your composition, white balance and exposure - and don't have a high dynamic range of light (from very bright to very dark), you will only need to spend a few minutes in your editor. As Tom said, for many people and in many situations, jpg produces fine results - especially with the number of in-camera settings available today.
For me, post-processing is an integral part of the joy and the art of 21st century photography.
Before and after:
If you are careful with your composition, white balance and exposure - and don't have a high dynamic range of light (from very bright to very dark), you will only need to spend a few minutes in your editor. As Tom said, for many people and in many situations, jpg produces fine results - especially with the number of in-camera settings available today.
For me, post-processing is an integral part of the joy and the art of 21st century photography.
Before and after:
Nov 1, 2019 16:49:28 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
No harm in experimenting. Working with raw files c... (show quote)
Mike,
I'm not sure about your links, but I believe the current Nikon software to get for the D5300 is ViewNX-i & Capture NX-D (Nikon Download Center - https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/143.html)
CRoy,
If you're unsure about RAW, you might want to set your camera to record both RAW and JPEG. I did that initially to have a "security blanket" until I felt comfortable with RAW. Actually I still save both. I have the JPEG set to give me a preview of what the image would look like in black & white (the JPEG settings do not affect the RAW file). Saving both formats does increase storage requirements and the camera's burst rate. Neither of these have been an issue for me.
Nov 1, 2019 16:51:38 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
To expand a tiny bit on Tomfl101's and Bleinheim Orange's succinct replies:
Raw files must be edited, or at a minimum, have a software pre-set applied. After that, the amount of time you spend doing PP in your editor will likely be determined by whether you find the task enjoyable or tedious
For me, post-processing is part of the joy of 21st century photography.
Before and after:
Raw files must be edited, or at a minimum, have a software pre-set applied. After that, the amount of time you spend doing PP in your editor will likely be determined by whether you find the task enjoyable or tedious
For me, post-processing is part of the joy of 21st century photography. Before and after:
Hold on a sec while I put my broken record on the turntable...
Working with raw files does not necessarily require a lot of time or skill.
Mike
Nov 1, 2019 16:54:57 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
That's why I said, "or a pre-set at minimum." I will re-phrase, however ...Working with raw files does not necessarily require a lot of time or skill.
Nov 1, 2019 16:59:49 #
srt101fan wrote:
I've been reading that the best exposure in raw may not be the same as for a jpg. However, like you (for various reasons) I shoot raw+jpg and it's no big thing ...If you're unsure about RAW, you might want to set your camera to record both RAW and JPEG...
Nov 1, 2019 17:13:26 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Hold on a sec while I put my broken record on the turntable...
Working with raw files does not necessarily require a lot of time or skill.
Mike
Working with raw files does not necessarily require a lot of time or skill.
Mike
How about "raw files require more time and skill, ranging from minor to 'tearing out hair' frustrating depending on what you do with them"
Depending on image use, JPEGs may be ready to go strait off the card. With RAW, as Linda says, you have to, as a minimum, apply a preset to the file. You then (in most cases!) have to save the file in another format. Am I wrong?
And if your aim is to make your mother-in-law look like Ava Gardner, well, that's a whole other level of "time and skill".
Nov 1, 2019 18:26:09 #
srt101fan wrote:
Mike, br I'm not sure about your links, but I beli... (show quote)
Thanks. I just went with what I found at the Nikon site.
Mike
Nov 1, 2019 18:29:48 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
That's why I said, "or a pre-set at minimum." I will re-phrase, however
I have this obsession...er, mission to prevent newbies from being scared off from working with raw files.
I was, and I have the first few years of digital photos that I took, a few thousand at least, that I sure wish I had the raw files for. <-- that has to be the worst sentence structure ever, but I hope you get my meaning.
Mike
Nov 1, 2019 18:36:26 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Of course! I'm with ya, and I am glad you spoke while I still had time to change my comments ... I hope you get my meaning. Mike
Nov 1, 2019 18:38:44 #
srt101fan wrote:
How about "raw files require more time and sk... (show quote)
That is not my experience, not at all. The only reason that this matters is that what you are saying could possibly scare people away from working with raw files.
Any file that would be ready to go as a JPEG is also ready to go as a raw file for me, more so actually.
Saving a file in the desired format and in the desired location is the most simple and basic of computer routines, working with any type of file whatsoever. That has nothing to do with image processing, and is not time consuming and requires no special skills.
Mike
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