dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

The fun of photography is taking the photo and the end result. The between exposure and end product [paper or 50"TV] is which way works for you to achieve the satisfying end result with minimal work and thinking. You develop your work flow and it makes your life easier using the same sequence over and over with some adjust with the sliders.

Big takeaway from one Topaz Webinar is to set the slider you are working with to the far right then back-off till the photo looks good then back off a tad more. That prevents over cook look [or at least minimizes it.]

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

If you’re shooting Canon, download a copy of the latest version of Digital Photo Professional (DPP) from the Canon USA website. DPP will apply the same in-camera setting you use for JPEGs to the raw files it converts. You can use that as a starting point for further post processing. If you’re shooting a different brand, I can’t assist.

Kuzano

Absolute hogwash disseminated unwisely by those who know little about JPEG and their camera controls.

On all Fujifilm cameras I own, and have owned I can I can set up to 7 profiles and pick a proper profile for the type of pic I am shooting. The camera then processes all JPEGs according to my custom profile for that type of shot.

Furthermore,When I used Olympus camera's the same was true for up to 4 custom profiles which are applied to the JPEG's, as I chose. NOT AS THE CAMERA CHOSE.

The continuing misinformation that the user has no control over JPEG output in processing is misleading to those who want to avoid the hugely time wasting use of RAW is a dis-service to the UHH community.

Most camera mfrs now provide Pre Shot custom processing of JPEGs in the camera.

Consequently, I am able to both process before and after the shot, all of which are my controls and NOT the camera's. Enough to satisfy my needs to sell salable image and hang then on the wall (in large sizes, up to 20x30 for instance).

So my personal choice is to customize to the degree I am able, without the heartache and time spent in RAW editing. And, I get files I can see immediately and still adjust more to my liking.

Please be more clear about the "letting the camera do the processing" As the mfr intended, which is highly misleading.

JPEG controls through the image processor are nearly as managable as screwing with RAW.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Cancelled

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

In my mind achieving a pleasing result as a result of manipulating various and sundry computer program options is a matter of self-satisfaction, deservedly so.
But, the same self satisfaction can be achieved by manipulating the computer in your hand; if the end result is as desired it matters not that there were umpteen options available in a desk-top computer program - that were not used.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

My thought is that RAW works great when there are flaws to correct in the photo. If you’re happy with how your JPEG's come out, go for it.

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

Welcome to the dark side!

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

All the cameras I'm familiar with will allow you to adjust some settings in the camera, which will be applied when the jpeg is produced.

One of the advantages of raw is that you can change those settings after you have taken the photo. Not possible with jpg.

Another advantage of raw is the camera settings have finer controls in postprocessing. In camera you might have 3-7 levels of a given setting whereas in postprocessing you could have 100 levels.



It is true that the user has some control over jpg in processing, but less control than the user would have over the raw file. Raw does not have to be hugely time wasting. I personally don't find it so.

Operative word "nearly".

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

Ya where’s my mirrorless?

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

Some cameras do not have the luxury of using custom profiles for processing the RAW data into jpgs... in any event the camera does process it and this action is completely 'hidden' from the end user.

Dik

BooIsMyCat Loc: Somewhere

IF you use Lightroom, you can set it to use your camera's settings (the default is Adobe). Done correctly, this will display your thumbnails (in the Library) with the SAME settings that are applied in-camera to jpg images.

With this setup, you could then select a photo, click on Develop, click on the 4 squares to the right of "Profile" (under the Basic tab) and scroll down to see what your RAW image looks like compared to what your jpg images look like (in camera). You should see a thumbnail specific to your camera. Above that, you should see thumbnails of all your camera's picture style selections. Hover over each and the photo you have selected will change accordingly.

FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9

My sentiments exactly

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

Linda, you have expressed my feelings exactly!
Papa Joe

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

"but less control than the user would have over the raw file..."

You don't want to have control over the RAW file in the camera... you may want to modify it, outside the camera, but maintain the original, 'best' data.

Dik