NEF-JPEG Anomoly
Feb 6, 2018 16:53:11 #
When I shoot both NEF and JPEG with my NIKON D5000, I notice that the NEF images are underexposed compared to the JPEG image for the same shot. Any advice on what could cause that? How to correct?
Feb 6, 2018 16:59:33 #
Oldroyvoyager wrote:
When I shoot both NEF and JPEG with my NIKON D5000, I notice that the NEF images are underexposed compared to the JPEG image for the same shot. Any advice on what could cause that? How to correct?
Reason is simple: The JPEG is processed for direct use, the raw is not.
raw files from any camera is not final product. If you expect it to be, do not use raw file.
You need expose for one or the other file format. One will be right, the other wrong.
Chimping the histogram when you shoot raw gives you the wrong information, A raw file needs to be exposed to the right for better results THEN the JPG will be over exposed. You just cannot win with a mix if you do not understand the consequences of your choices.
Feb 6, 2018 17:01:46 #
Feb 6, 2018 17:03:00 #
Feb 6, 2018 17:04:22 #
Oldroyvoyager wrote:
OK, thanks. I note that it's different in Canon photos. I think it's not so simple.
No it is not. The apparent viewing is due to the thumbnail processing.
Feb 6, 2018 17:06:00 #
Feb 6, 2018 17:07:08 #
My distinguished associate put it quite succinctly. I agree with his comment.
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Oldroyvoyager wrote:
When I shoot both NEF and JPEG with my NIKON D5000, I notice that the NEF images are underexposed compared to the JPEG image for the same shot. Any advice on what could cause that? How to correct?
Feb 6, 2018 17:33:22 #
rmalarz wrote:
My distinguished associate put it quite succinctly. I agree with his comment.
--Bob
--Bob
Now I want half your photographic income.Feb 6, 2018 18:06:24 #
Feb 6, 2018 18:24:20 #
Feb 6, 2018 18:35:58 #
If you use Nikon's free software (Capture NX-d) you can set it to show the NEF files 'as shot'. This should apply the same setting to the NEF that the camera applied to the JPG.
When you open an NEF in something like PhotoShop, the program applies whatever software defaults you have set. You may be able to change the defaults so that they open closer to what the JPGs look like.
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When you open an NEF in something like PhotoShop, the program applies whatever software defaults you have set. You may be able to change the defaults so that they open closer to what the JPGs look like.
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Feb 7, 2018 06:32:55 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Reason is simple: The JPEG is processed for direc... (show quote)
Camera’s histogram shows JPEG information even if you’re shooting RAW only. Editing software, on the other hand, shows you the RAW histogram. The reason why your JPEG camera setting need to be correct even while shooting raw. Cause the preview is a JPEG embedded within the RAW file.
Feb 7, 2018 09:00:28 #
Oldroyvoyager wrote:
When I shoot both NEF and JPEG with my NIKON D5000, I notice that the NEF images are underexposed compared to the JPEG image for the same shot. Any advice on what could cause that? How to correct?
The focus of the NEF isn't as goo, either. Raw files need adjustment - always. Don't sweat it. That's why Raw/JPEG can be a good way to shoot.
Feb 7, 2018 09:27:56 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The focus of the NEF isn't as goo, either. Raw files need adjustment - always. Don't sweat it. That's why Raw/JPEG can be a good way to shoot.
Uh? Since who? The focus of the NEF isn't as goo(d), either
Feb 7, 2018 09:38:50 #
There is actually nothing wrong. Your NEF is a raw file. Think of it as a blank canvas you can develop in in Photoshop or another processing program. Your NEF is the full information that your sensor sees. Your jpeg is a processed image that is governed by your chosen setting, landscape, sunset, natural, or however you have it set. I look at jpeg as paint by numbers and raw as a blank canvas I can go all Rembrant on in Photoshop. I only shoot raw now and save to jpeg only to post on social media.
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