canon sx50hs get it "in the RAW" for auto mode and others: looks like, so far, that sx50hs will not yield raw(cr2) files for auto mode, sports mode, scene modes any ideas on how to get...

jesteer

looks like, so far, that sx50hs will not yield raw(cr2) files for auto mode, sports mode, scene modes
any ideas on how to get raw in especially these modes ... auto, sports, scene
thanks for your advice

EstherP

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jesteer wrote:

looks like, so far, that sx50hs will not yield raw(cr2) files for auto mode, sports mode, scene modes
any ideas on how to get raw in especially these modes ... auto, sports, scene

In you camera's manual, check out page 146.

EstherP

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

The sx50 can shot raw files, was one of the improvements over the sx40. Reviews I read didn't say which mode, auto, AV, S, etc can be used for raw
files.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Techradar give the s 50 a 4.5 out of 5 rating.

okie825 Loc: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Jesteer, Here is what I found in the review of the SX50HS. Hope it helps.

For editing RAW images you'll need to use Digital Photography Professional, which is a very capable product. Here you can adjust exposure, highlight and shadow detail, the tone curve, noise reduction, and white balance. There are also tools for reducing lens distortion, vignetting, and purple fringing. If you want to use Photoshop to edit RAW files, you'll need version 7.3 RC or newer of the Camera Raw plug-in.

jesteer

okie825 wrote:

Jesteer, Here is what I found in the review of the SX50HS. Hope it helps.

For editing RAW images you'll need to use Digital Photography Professional, which is a very capable product. Here you can adjust exposure, highlight and shadow detail, the tone curve, noise reduction, and white balance. There are also tools for reducing lens distortion, vignetting, and purple fringing. If you want to use Photoshop to edit RAW files, you'll need version 7.3 RC or newer of the Camera Raw plug-in.

thanks ... especially for the details of capabilities of digital photography pro.... re photoshop and cr2(raw), i just found adobe's "DNG Converter" that converts cr2 to dng raw format that loads directly into my cs4 photoshop's raw processor
but still ... DDP has great features and i am especially interested in their "picture style" features and the "clear" style ... going to try that on long shots
thanks again

okie825 Loc: Tulsa, Oklahoma

You're welcome. I shoot "raw", make minor changes in DPP before going to the file menu and clicking "convert and save" into either TIF or JPEG. Also I do not save the changed raw image.

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

EstherP wrote:

Edit:

jesteer wrote:

looks like, so far, that sx50hs will not yield raw(cr2) files for auto mode, sports mode, scene modes
any ideas on how to get raw in especially these modes ... auto, sports, scene

In you camera's manual, check out page 146.

EstherP

I'll put my thought here, if you don't mind, Ester. I like it when responders refer to a manual page.

I am well familiar with the use of manuals but if one does NOT have the right question it can be hell to find the answer using the Index.

So maybe the one asking searched the index and could not identify the topic with the question they had in mind - this happens to me at times, expecially camera manuals.

So please keep this in mind before you reference a manual page in a manner that is sacrcastic or implies you think the person asking should have known to do so and should have before posting their question.

My two cents.

Before anyone asks - my experience with maunals goes back to electronic equipment manuals in the Navy, rate and rule manuals for life and property and casualty insurance as well as as well as other misc. types.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

jesteer wrote:

looks like, so far, that sx50hs will not yield raw(cr2) files for auto mode, sports mode, scene modes
any ideas on how to get raw in especially these modes ... auto, sports, scene
thanks for your advice

Not sure about the "Sports" or "Scene" modes, but if you use the "P"rogram mode without making changes it basically operates like Auto, but will allow you to capture in RAW.

EstherP

BboH wrote:

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How should I have phrased the answer to not be sarcastic or think the person should have known....?

Unfortunately, you were not sitting beside me holding my hand when I wrote this so please don't make your accusations before you know the facts:

I am not at all familiar with the camera referenced in the topic line and looked up the manual on-line. Because I am well aware that indices sometimes are more of a hindrance than a help, I used the Ctrl+F feature to search for "RAW" in that manual. Then I wrote the above line.
In total I spent about 10 minutes on replying - and if OP didn't like the answer, he just skipped it - which is fine by me.

Short and to the point, yes. Sarcastic, never!
I'm sorry if I offended you with that one-liner, but I will not promise that I won't do it again!
EstherP

jesteer

Wahawk wrote:

jesteer wrote:

looks like, so far, that sx50hs will not yield raw(cr2) files for auto mode, sports mode, scene modes
any ideas on how to get raw in especially these modes ... auto, sports, scene
thanks for your advice

Not sure about the "Sports" or "Scene" modes, but if you use the "P"rogram mode without making changes it basically operates like Auto, but will allow you to capture in RAW.

thanks Wahawk that is a significant observation that i obviously missed ... that will give me a very good starting point then i can adjust/play with the exposure, ISO, etc

jesteer

thanks for your effort EstherP ... i did check out how to set to raw plus jpg but then was surprised that i didn't get raw with auto or sports or scene .... i missed the other pages that listed the which modes the raw was available in which ended up on page 264 adn have to go to page 269 to find out what the "O"s and "-"s mean
bottom line is i appreciate your effort and that of all others

EstherP wrote:

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

EstherP wrote:

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Ester - sorry if I gave the wrong impression - I think you phrased your answer nicely. Thats why I added my comment to your response; should have so noted in preface to commenting.
Bob.

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

BboH wrote:

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Ester - I have totally enjoyed your aiding comments since I have joined this sight, and have never found you to be other than helpful in your replies without a good heart intention. Keep up the good work!

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

BboH wrote:

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Bob,
First, what does YOUR experience with manuals have anything to do with everyone else's experience?
Second, I did not consider Esther's response to see page 146 sarcastic. She simply gave the page number and left it up to the inquirer to go there.
Third, if the one making inquiries to this topic about RAW had gone to Canon's index in the SX50 manual, guess what he would have found under the "R" section? RAW, page 146....plain and simple, buddy. The truth is, YOU are the one who should have investigated before responding as you did. Personally, I think an apology to Esther is in order....but that's your call.