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Nov 8, 2011 16:19:29 #
I'm confused to what setting to use in my camera
I don't want use all my space on my card or wait for buffering
But I know I might to take an award winning picture
In my freelance travels and need to be in Raw.
But just to take a picture of a flower or bug for my own satisfication I would use jepeg to save space on my hard drive
So does anybody know what is a safe setting
Just in case The picture is a hit.
I don't want use all my space on my card or wait for buffering
But I know I might to take an award winning picture
In my freelance travels and need to be in Raw.
But just to take a picture of a flower or bug for my own satisfication I would use jepeg to save space on my hard drive
So does anybody know what is a safe setting
Just in case The picture is a hit.
Nov 8, 2011 17:17:46 #
iresq
Loc: Annapolis MD
If I'm serious about what I am shooting with DSLR or questionable white balance, RAW. Otherwise max jpeg, just in case. Leaves room for cropping, etc.
Nov 8, 2011 17:37:42 #
Wow, this is a loaded question. Before one can answer it we need to know what type of editing program you have. My understanding is that A lot of the free ones do not convert RAW files.
Next, how good are you at editing. You can always buy 32mb cards and have plenty on hand (if with in budget) to shoot in RAW. That is what most pro's do.
If you need to take a lot of pictures and you can't afford to buy 3 or more cards then you may want to do JPEG.
How many pictures are you looking at taking before you download them? This also needs to be included in what mode you shoot in.
Several more things could easily be asked, but my son wants dinner and I have to cut this short. :-)
Next, how good are you at editing. You can always buy 32mb cards and have plenty on hand (if with in budget) to shoot in RAW. That is what most pro's do.
If you need to take a lot of pictures and you can't afford to buy 3 or more cards then you may want to do JPEG.
How many pictures are you looking at taking before you download them? This also needs to be included in what mode you shoot in.
Several more things could easily be asked, but my son wants dinner and I have to cut this short. :-)
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Nov 8, 2011 19:03:56 #
First, lets have some fun with your camera. If set in highest setting in jpeg you'll be fine. Sitting in front of a computer all day trying to upload raw, then change to jpeg, then tweak, because your software doesn't read your files right, well you get the point. Your camera's pixel size is big enough if you catch that prize winning photo just get someone to help you that once on their computer and in the mean time, just get out and shooooot. Just my opinion.
ahzwizerd2 wrote:
I'm confused to what setting to use in my camera
I don't want use all my space on my card or wait for buffering
But I know I might to take an award winning picture
In my freelance travels and need to be in Raw.
But just to take a picture of a flower or bug for my own satisfication I would use jepeg to save space on my hard drive
So does anybody know what is a safe setting
Just in case The picture is a hit.
I don't want use all my space on my card or wait for buffering
But I know I might to take an award winning picture
In my freelance travels and need to be in Raw.
But just to take a picture of a flower or bug for my own satisfication I would use jepeg to save space on my hard drive
So does anybody know what is a safe setting
Just in case The picture is a hit.
Nov 9, 2011 06:00:50 #
Sounds like a housekeeping problem. My view of the cards is that they are temporary. If you are willing to erase them, then do so and solve that problem. Or buy a second but you will have to erase that one too eventually. If you want to use the cards for permanent storage, then buy more cards.
RAW vs JPG. That is a trickier question. Bottom line is shoot raw because you never know until later what your really have or want. You can always pitch bad ones but turning the clock back to get that shot is a bit more difficult. If you cannot or do not want to edit raw, then shoot jpg. The other question how do you plan to output the picture. Whichever format you use, select a file size that matches the largest anticipated output. Finally, why not raw? You can always get a jpg but not the other way around.
Good luck.
RAW vs JPG. That is a trickier question. Bottom line is shoot raw because you never know until later what your really have or want. You can always pitch bad ones but turning the clock back to get that shot is a bit more difficult. If you cannot or do not want to edit raw, then shoot jpg. The other question how do you plan to output the picture. Whichever format you use, select a file size that matches the largest anticipated output. Finally, why not raw? You can always get a jpg but not the other way around.
Good luck.
Nov 9, 2011 06:43:20 #
abc1234 wrote:
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Raw vs JPEG, the debate is endless! I think if God was a photographer he most likely would shoot in "RAW". Why else would he allow us to be born naked? It's as if he is saying here ya go. it's a blank canvas, dress it to your tastes.This thinking was most likely the genesis of the clothing industry! If he was a JPEG shooter I think we would be born with clothes baked on and as everyone who has ever tried to correct a mistake on a JPEG photo knows, it's easier to undress a RAW image than it is a baked JPEG image. LOL!!! I used to shoot RAW and basic Jpeg at the same time, now almost always RAW. My suggestion would be to buy more cards, they are getting cheaper by the minute.
Nov 9, 2011 07:16:33 #
For everyday photography, I shoot Large Fine jpeg; weddings or events, I use RAW/Large Fine only. It really is a matter of taste and what works best for you. The beauty of digital is that you know instantly whether the picture is worth keeping or not; I didn't have that with film! If you aren't selling your work, experiment...sometimes, the best way to learn is to make mistakes; just be sure to learn from the mistakes.
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Nov 9, 2011 07:30:23 #
Shooting RAW with the largest file size is always best. This way you always have all the information you might need to work with. I shoot with a 15mp camera and get over 350 RAW images on an 8 gig card. I have 3 of these which gives me more than 1000 image capability without putting them on my computer. If I'm on a shoot for a long period of time I always take my computer to put the images on and free up my cards. I always buy the fastest cards as well so it doesn't slow the camera down as much. I delete the junk on the camera if it is obvious and
once they are on the computer I delete all the rest of the bad ones. If you shoot RAW you can save an image that otherwise would be deleted in need be. With jpeg it is just lost.
once they are on the computer I delete all the rest of the bad ones. If you shoot RAW you can save an image that otherwise would be deleted in need be. With jpeg it is just lost.
Nov 9, 2011 07:30:36 #
I want the best quality no matter if I'm doing snapshots or wall hanging photos. I keep my SX30 on maximum JPEG because there is no RAW.
A 16Gb card holds over 4000 images at 14Mp each. However, battery life is only about 350 images, so I would have to recharge 10 times to pack the card full. Surely, in that length of time I will be near the computer to dump the card. I do a quick format after dumping the card, so it's ready to go again. I have 1 4Gb card for backup.
Is it possible that Ahzwizerd is not deleting the images on his card after uploading to his computer? Format will erase the entire card and set it up for the next session.
A 16Gb card holds over 4000 images at 14Mp each. However, battery life is only about 350 images, so I would have to recharge 10 times to pack the card full. Surely, in that length of time I will be near the computer to dump the card. I do a quick format after dumping the card, so it's ready to go again. I have 1 4Gb card for backup.
Is it possible that Ahzwizerd is not deleting the images on his card after uploading to his computer? Format will erase the entire card and set it up for the next session.
Nov 10, 2011 16:43:35 #
Us a fast card and shoot in RAW. The picture you take today may be ok now as a JPEG but next year it may be the prize you need more control over for processing. Fast cards help with the buffering. External hard drives are cheap for lots of stroage.
Nov 14, 2011 23:38:47 #
Oh yes ahzwizerd2 does format his card but prints on site
but to store the pics takes alot I have 1Terra bite external HD
but some editing programs don't see Raw
but to store the pics takes alot I have 1Terra bite external HD
but some editing programs don't see Raw
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Nov 15, 2011 13:06:23 #
Your question is valid, and I, too, struggled with it. Not saying I have THE answer, but I decided to shoot RAW only. Yeah, that means I now must develop and maintain a workflow to get the photos to permanent storage, but there's a lot of software out there to help do that. Plus, hard drives are cheap. As has been mentioned already, the first thing I do after ingesting images from my card and returning the card to the camera is format it . . . in camera, not on the PC.
Nov 16, 2011 05:15:38 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
Some cameras will automatically save a RAW file and a JPEG file at the same time when shooting in RAW mode. However, the JPEG image that's saved with the RAW file may not necessarily be the highest quality the camera is capable of making when shooting in JPEG mode.
Check the camera documentation for this.
Check the camera documentation for this.
Nov 16, 2011 10:38:04 #
Paw Paw Bill
Loc: d
I always save both raw and jpg. Then reveiw them shortly afterward to see if any of them are worthy of raw. If not, I keep the jpg and dump the raw. I use 2 cards in my camera and one stores raw while the other jpg. I only use high quality "fine" setting on jpg. Cameras with a single card can still allow you to delete the raw and preserve the jpg.
Jul 14, 2014 16:56:15 #
The prblem is my boss cant see theraw pictures I send him so I shoot jpeg some how raw has to be converted my program cant see it either
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