How many of shoot RAW exclusively?
Jul 10, 2013 23:41:27 #
I personally don't useless it something very important, I shoot a lot of daughters sport and wildlife. I don't do a lot of post processing. But, i think i am in the minority. Just curious
Mike
Mike
Jul 10, 2013 23:48:36 #
Jul 10, 2013 23:48:43 #
Personally I have only shot a few in 'raw' to get some test files for another user here to try before they got their Canon SX50.
I feel that spending the time to get it right at the time of exposure is so much more rewarding than having to use the 'raw' files to edit so much. I simply save in JPG-Fine, then can do the minor adjustments to exposure, cropping etc.
I feel that spending the time to get it right at the time of exposure is so much more rewarding than having to use the 'raw' files to edit so much. I simply save in JPG-Fine, then can do the minor adjustments to exposure, cropping etc.
Jul 10, 2013 23:50:24 #
(sitting on hands) I have never shot in RAW myself, but that's because I don't have any PP programs.
Jul 10, 2013 23:52:03 #
RLKurth wrote:
(sitting on hands) I have never shot in RAW myself, but that's because I don't have any PP programs.
Google's Picasa http://picasa.google.com is incredibly easy
Jul 10, 2013 23:54:23 #
Mike77 wrote:
I personally don't useless it something very important, I shoot a lot of daughters sport and wildlife. I don't do a lot of post processing. But, i think i am in the minority. Just curious
Mike
Mike
I used to be sitting right where you are.
Suggestion: If your camera has the option to shoot both .jpg and RAW simulteneously, put it at that setting for a few months.
Yes, you'll need to post process, but I'm finding more and more that it's worth it. But if you don't like it, you can always fall back on the .jpegs.
I feel RAW gives me a much more natural exposure. Also, in post processing, I'm starting with a more honest base than the semi-processed .jpeg.
I still shoot jpeg occasionally for snaps and whatnot, but I am convinced that overall, I get a higher quality image with RAW.
- A RAW convert ;)
Jul 10, 2013 23:55:12 #
Mike77 wrote:
I personally don't useless it something very important, I shoot a lot of daughters sport and wildlife. I don't do a lot of post processing. But, i think i am in the minority. Just curious
Mike
Mike
raw
Jul 10, 2013 23:59:07 #
FredB
Loc: A little below the Mason-Dixon line.
It's hard to make a blanket statement, but one way to look at it is that for 'snapshots' or "auto" photos, JPEG is just fine, under most conditions. However, for more 'serious' shots, or where conditions are not ideal in terms of exposure or light, then raw files give you the ability in PP to recover from mistakes, your own, or Nature's. :)
I shoot about 95% of the time in RAW only because it let me take full advantage of the sensor and CPU in the camera. You have to realize that an in-camera JPEG is being manipulated, massaged, and minimized by the camera. When it works, great, but if the camera makes wrong decisions, there's little to work with for recovery.
Don't sweat it. Don't let dilettantes try to shame you into using one form or another. Just use what you feel comfortable with.
I shoot about 95% of the time in RAW only because it let me take full advantage of the sensor and CPU in the camera. You have to realize that an in-camera JPEG is being manipulated, massaged, and minimized by the camera. When it works, great, but if the camera makes wrong decisions, there's little to work with for recovery.
Don't sweat it. Don't let dilettantes try to shame you into using one form or another. Just use what you feel comfortable with.
Jul 11, 2013 00:22:42 #
I shoot simultaneous raw + JPG high rez.
I review the JPGs to select the matching raws for post processing.
I review the JPGs to select the matching raws for post processing.
Jul 11, 2013 00:42:25 #
I shoot everything in RAW if possible. The only exception is shooting with my P&S, which shoots only in JPEG. Even when I have to use my bridge super-zoom, I shoot RAW. Occasionally, if I am in a hurry to e-mail a print, I will switch to RAW + JPEG-S, but never for more than a few minutes.
Jul 11, 2013 00:46:22 #
RAW, just because I don't like the idea of the camera throwing away some of the data it deems unnecessary, like I wouldn't use auto on the camera to let it take the driving seat with aperture and shutter speed and iso.
Jul 11, 2013 00:48:53 #
Mike77 wrote:
I personally don't useless it something very important, I shoot a lot of daughters sport and wildlife. I don't do a lot of post processing. But, i think i am in the minority. Just curious
Mike
Mike
I only shoot raw with my DSLRs. I also carry a Nikon P520 bridge camera that only shoots jpeg as a back up or if I don't fancy lugging the weight about.
Jul 11, 2013 01:23:43 #
Mike77 wrote:
I personally don't useless it something very important, I shoot a lot of daughters sport and wildlife. I don't do a lot of post processing. But, i think i am in the minority. Just curious
Mike
Mike
Right now I shoot Raw + JPEG because I need to use DNG for raw processing. The JPEG allows me to see previews in Windows Explorer and Windows Photo View.
Jul 11, 2013 01:30:01 #
Jul 11, 2013 01:40:19 #
I shoot raw almost exclusively, however when the family is in town, I shoot raw & JPEG.
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