Is RAW format becoming obsolete?
Jan 10, 2014 18:07:23 #
I agree with Bob. If you shoot in RAW, there's always room to improve your image. If you only shoot in JPEG, you could be stuck when a particular image could really use some work. I like to shoot on the safe side and that's RAW.
bobmcculloch wrote:
I fell into that trap when I got my T4i, now I'm back to RAW +JPG almost always, when you want to make a shot look just right you need RAW, Bob.
Jan 10, 2014 18:08:39 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
DebAnn wrote:
I agree with Bob. If you shoot in RAW, there's always room to improve your image. If you only shoot in JPEG, you could be stuck when a particular image could really use some work. I like to shoot on the safe side and that's RAW.
You can edit the jpeg, just not as much.
Jan 10, 2014 18:37:25 #
Jan 18, 2014 05:49:15 #
Thought you may be interested in this image that I've posted to illustrate my point that modern cameras can produce superb straight out of camera images.....if very strict shooting discipline and camera pre-programming is observed. This image was taken using a modern state-of-art camera, and high quality lens on a tripod/gimbal combination in good light.
I acknowledge this is not a photo-art type shot nor is it a landscape where often considerable PP is involved. For this image, PP consisted of cropping and minor vignette only. Nothing was done to enhance the actual image itself.
Warren ( Check out the download)
I acknowledge this is not a photo-art type shot nor is it a landscape where often considerable PP is involved. For this image, PP consisted of cropping and minor vignette only. Nothing was done to enhance the actual image itself.
Warren ( Check out the download)
Jan 18, 2014 08:00:42 #
In other words, is RAW format becoming obsolete?
No, next question. :lol:
No, next question. :lol:
Jan 18, 2014 08:13:29 #
zneb240 wrote:
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I have always shot raw with all my cameras that have it available. It gives so much more exposure latitude. Also, I enjoy the processing.
I think if my images were perfect out of the camera it would take some of the enjoyment out of photography for me.
Jan 18, 2014 08:20:04 #
joer wrote:
I have always shot raw with all my cameras that have it available. It gives so much more exposure latitude. Also, I enjoy the processing.
I think if my images were perfect out of the camera it would take some of the enjoyment out of photography for me.
I think if my images were perfect out of the camera it would take some of the enjoyment out of photography for me.
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Jan 18, 2014 08:25:42 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
Cdouthitt wrote:
Personally not me, but I know there are a lot of Olympus shooters that shoot straight JPG because the SOC (straight out of Camera) colors are just that good...I'm sure if you google it (olympus jpg engine), you'll see some great examples. Blues are nice and saturated, reds are true, and greens are vibrant.
Olympus's Out of camera jpegs are legendary for their colors, and now their TruePicVII image software makes it better than ever. Even though I predominantly shoot with Olympus, I still use LSF+RAW as my shooting mode. And I actually only go into only about 5% of my RAW files, and adjustments are very minor, since I'm that happy with the s-o-o-c-jpegs. If I try to adjust anything post-proc (except maybe exposure compensation) I screw it up. The colors are THAT good. My Nikonian buddies, who create beautifully composed images with dull and neutral colors get very envious and quiet when they see what comes out of my EM-1. To each their own, as long as there is something in the world of photography for everyone with an interest!
Jan 18, 2014 09:28:29 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Wondering how you get rid of RAW when jpegs are extracted from RAW files? Or not? Am I missing something? I understand not all cameras have the option to display RAW images.
Jan 18, 2014 09:55:42 #
If you have raw + jpeg there is no reason not to use it. You don't have to process the raw file if your happy with the jpeg. It always can rescue shots from time to time think of it as insurance.
Jan 18, 2014 09:55:58 #
joer wrote:
I have always shot raw with all my cameras that have it available. It gives so much more exposure latitude. ....
The problem with exposure latitude and JPG is that a program written is some far-off land sometime in the past is deciding for you to discard some of the highlight and shadow information available in the raw information based on criteria in which you had no say.
Regardless of how many complexities are written into the program, only you were present when the shutter was released and only you know your intentions.
In general, it is best to avoid any processing until you get the raw information onto your computer.
In fact, with auto-anything you are handing over control to a program, however well intentioned and reasonably constructed. You are better off explicitly setting the ISO, shooting in manual mode and focusing by hand. Of course, this is not always convenient and defeats the purpose of the megabucks being spent on modern DSLRs, but it also explains why some of us are reluctant to give up our old film cameras.
Jan 18, 2014 10:02:55 #
Jan 18, 2014 11:09:59 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
blackest wrote:
If you have raw + jpeg there is no reason not to use it. You don't have to process the raw file if your happy with the jpeg. It always can rescue shots from time to time think of it as insurance.
Exactomundo! :thumbup:
Jan 23, 2014 14:32:10 #
jpanar
Loc: Reston, VA
Different shooting styles, subjects and conditions tax our DSLR's computers differently. I have yet to see a perfect JPEG. On the other hand, I have yet to see every photograph. I 'm of the group that RAW+JPEG is the way to shoot. If the JPEG will do, fine. If not, you have something you can work with. I prefer to create an image, not just hit a shutter button. To each his own.
Jan 23, 2014 14:44:39 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
sirlensalot wrote:
Wondering how you get rid of RAW when jpegs are extracted from RAW files? Or not? Am I missing something? I understand not all cameras have the option to display RAW images.
The question is whether the raw data would be saved and used outside the camera.
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