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RAW or JPEG
Jan 31, 2014 09:58:34 #
That depends entirely on the shoot, but usually RAW+JPG Basic in my Nikons so I have both available, one for quick uploading, and a second of the same name for PP later if needed.
Jan 31, 2014 10:24:21 #
Jan 31, 2014 10:39:48 #
Jan 31, 2014 11:34:23 #
Usually RAW, but if I'm simply doing test shots - be it testing a lens, doing something experimental, or figuring out a difficult exposure - I'll often use JPEG, for its smaller file size and easier viewing on the computer.
I've never had the desire to shoot both formats simultaneously. I suppose I've never needed to quickly send someone a photo that I haven't had the chance to edit. And I don't really want to be flooded with more files than need be. After I process a RAW file, I already have at least two files per image - RAW and the newly created TIFF. I don't need an original, straight-from-the-camera JPEG on top of that. If I need a JPEG later on, I'll get that from the TIFF, which has already been properly edited.
But it all comes down to one's workflow.
I've never had the desire to shoot both formats simultaneously. I suppose I've never needed to quickly send someone a photo that I haven't had the chance to edit. And I don't really want to be flooded with more files than need be. After I process a RAW file, I already have at least two files per image - RAW and the newly created TIFF. I don't need an original, straight-from-the-camera JPEG on top of that. If I need a JPEG later on, I'll get that from the TIFF, which has already been properly edited.
But it all comes down to one's workflow.
Jan 31, 2014 11:38:57 #
Jan 31, 2014 12:02:36 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Carl A wrote:
How many use RAW over JPEG
I almost always shoot raw but occasionally I will shoot JPEG. It depends on what I'm shooting and what I plan to do with the shots. Every once in a while SOOC jpegs are the better choice.
Jan 31, 2014 12:59:25 #
I agree with mwsilvers, he does exactly what I do. If you want to to try RAW developin use RAW + Jpeg until you are confident with RAW development, then go to RAW only.
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Jan 31, 2014 13:22:08 #
Jan 31, 2014 13:29:39 #
let me upgrade my answer why raw only. Because I have in the past forgotten to change my setting back and lost shots because they were JPEGS
Jan 31, 2014 13:31:56 #
Jan 31, 2014 14:24:08 #
I still remain old fashioned and only use JPEG. In reality, my camera software does a commendable job in producing JPEG's which I then edit a little further. Part of the cost of you camera is it's software content. Seems foolish not to use it for most of your casual photography.
Of course, my photographer daughter disagrees with me, but I am OK with that.
As a challenge to my Hogger friends, take some photos in RAW and JPEG and perform an honest amount of PP to each. Then present them both to us to see any differences.
Of course, my photographer daughter disagrees with me, but I am OK with that.
As a challenge to my Hogger friends, take some photos in RAW and JPEG and perform an honest amount of PP to each. Then present them both to us to see any differences.
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Jan 31, 2014 14:51:53 #
Kingmapix wrote:
I still remain old fashioned and only use JPEG. ... (show quote)
Been done already by folks who did get formal training and these folks never looked back. RAW only.
It is not because something appears ok that t is. Take this a gentle rebuke, not at a controversial post, after all this is a yes or no type of topic.
Jan 31, 2014 15:34:09 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
I shoot raw+jpeg, and generally use the jpegs only. I am starting to use the raw more if I'm going to either do exposure or "make-up" adjustments. What I do is small enough that the jpeg can handle it, but I go between programs with a lossless DNG file, so I need to start with the raw file.
Jan 31, 2014 16:17:51 #
I have to say that I now shoot in RAW, in the past I have taken some photos which were useless, but as they were taken in RAW I was able to convert them into very good photographs.
This usually applies when taking shots in low light and I have not set the camera up correctly.
This usually applies when taking shots in low light and I have not set the camera up correctly.
Jan 31, 2014 16:17:51 #
I shoot only RAW, but since I teach photography I've been saving as RAW and JPEG but I find in Lightroom I cannot easily bring the JPEG in for processing.
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